Solvang, CA weather in September
In September, Solvang sees highs around 91°F and lows around 47°F: hot and dry. Rain falls on about 1 day.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.08 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 4% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:27 pm | 6:54 am / 6:46 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am59°Fdew point 55°F
- 9 am68°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon72°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 58°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Santa Barbara Muni Airport (21 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 69% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 21%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph19 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in September
Normal precipitation is 0.08 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.08 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202009: average high 96°F
- Coolest September1991: average high 81°F
- Wettest September1998: 0.5 in
- Driest September1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading120°F (September 7, 2020)
- Lowest reading35°F (September 27, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
September compared with August and October
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 91°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 47°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -2°F from August and -7°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA212 mi · high 102°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA28 mi · high 78°F · 1 wet day
How Solvang ranks in September
- Normal high40th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 60 in California
- Wet days37th driest of 378
- Comfortable days240th most of 342
What to pack for Solvang in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
- Layers – afternoons near 91°F but nights near 47°F
- A swimsuit – about 19 beach days
Heating and cooling
September has 21 heating degree days and 131 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Solvang in September?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 120°F (September 7, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Solvang in September?
About 1 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.08 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (0.5 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Solvang?
September ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Solvang (46 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cachuma Lake (USC00041253), 8.9 mi E of the city center, 789 ft (299 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Santa Barbara Muni Airport (USW00023190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (723925-23190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 8 ft (482 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.