Visalia, CA weather in September
Visalia is hot and dry in September: highs average 88°F and nights drop to about 60°F. Rain is rare.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.07 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 57°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 7:25 pm | 6:51 am / 6:42 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 11.8 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 am63°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 47°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (39 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 76% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 11%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 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 0.07 in; a dry September brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202008: average high 93°F
- Coolest September1993: average high 86°F
- Wettest September1998: 1.0 in
- Driest September1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (September 4, 2017)
- Lowest reading47°F (September 30, 2019)
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 | 88°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 60°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -5°F from August and -10°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA135 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA93 mi · high 71°F · 2 wet days
How Visalia ranks in September
- Normal high93rd warmest of 378 cities; 25th of 60 in California
- Wet days5th driest of 378
- Comfortable days243rd most of 342
What to pack for Visalia in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F
- Layers – afternoons near 88°F but nights near 60°F
Heating and cooling
September has 4 heating degree days and 280 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Visalia in September?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 104°F (most recently on September 4, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Visalia in September?
About 0 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.07 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (1.0 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Visalia?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Visalia (46 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Visalia (USC00049367), 0.5 mi WSW of the city center, 303 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (USW00093193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 333 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (723890-93193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 334 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.