Telluride, CO weather in September
Telluride is mild in September, with frequent rain: highs average 68°F and nights drop to about 34°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 7:41 pm | 7:06 am / 6:56 pm |
| Daylight | 13.0 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)22 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in September
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry September brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201992: average high 74°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 62°F
- Wettest September2014: 4.5 in
- Driest September2019: 0.2 in
- Highest reading86°F (September 5, 2017)
- Lowest reading15°F (September 19, 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 | 74°F | 68°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 34°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 11 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 25 | 22 | 9 |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.4 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -11°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Moab, UT104 mi · high 88°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT104 mi · high 88°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO143 mi · high 62°F · 10 wet days
How Telluride ranks in September
- Normal high361st warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days335th driest of 378
What to pack for Telluride in September
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 68°F
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
September has 426 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Telluride in September?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest September reading was 15°F (September 19, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Telluride in September?
About 11 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Telluride in September?
Yes. Normal snowfall in September is 0.7 in.
Is September a good time to visit Telluride?
September ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Telluride (77 out of 100). It has about 22 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Telluride 4WNW (USC00058204), 3.4 mi WNW of the city center, 8,646 ft (143 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Ouray (USC00056203), 9.7 mi NE of the city center, 7,840 ft (949 ft lower 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).