Lakeland, FL weather in September
Lakeland is hot in September, with frequent rain: highs average 92°F and nights drop to about 72°F. Expect about 15 wet days.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 7.0 in total
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 51% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 7:49 pm | 7:20 am / 7:15 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am76°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 73°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 72°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 15% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 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 7.0 in; a dry September brings about 4.2 in and a wet one about 9.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202018: average high 95°F
- Coolest September2001: average high 87°F
- Wettest September2004: 18.2 in
- Driest September2019: 0.9 in
- Highest reading99°F (September 5, 2019)
- Lowest reading57°F (September 27, 1991)
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 | 94°F | 92°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 72°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 15 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | 12.3 h | 11.5 h |
Highs change by -2°F from August and -5°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Drier: Gainesville, FL114 mi · high 88°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Palm Coast, FL116 mi · high 86°F · 14 wet days
How Lakeland ranks in September
- Normal high23rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 23 in Florida
- Wet days359th driest of 378
What to pack for Lakeland in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 517 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakeland in September?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 99°F (September 5, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Lakeland in September?
About 15 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.0 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (18.2 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.9 in).
Is September a good time to visit Lakeland?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakeland (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 18 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Plant City (USC00087205), 12 mi W of the city center, 110 ft (86 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), 5.1 mi SW of the city center, 139 ft (57 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi W of the city center, 19 ft (177 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).