Breckenridge, CO weather in September
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Breckenridge in September, with highs near 62°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 2.2 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 7:35 pm | 6:59 am / 6:48 pm |
| Daylight | 13.1 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below17 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in September
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry September brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201998: average high 69°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 56°F
- Wettest September2013: 3.4 in
- Driest September2010: 0.4 in
- Highest reading79°F (September 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading8°F (September 27, 1996)
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 | 68°F | 62°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 32°F | 24°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 27 | 15 | 2 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 12.4 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -12°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Vail, CO21 mi · high 67°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 76°F · 7 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in September
- Normal high370th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days311th driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in September
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 32°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 17 freezing nights
Frost in September
The first fall frost typically comes around Sep 19; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 5. All frost dates for Breckenridge.
Heating and cooling
September has 554 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Breckenridge in September?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest September reading was 8°F (September 27, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in September?
About 10 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (3.4 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in September?
Yes. Normal snowfall in September is 2.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is September a good time to visit Breckenridge?
September ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (70 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).