Palm Coast, FL weather in September
In September, Palm Coast sees highs around 86°F and lows around 76°F: warm and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Rain falls on about 14 days.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 7.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 7:47 pm | 7:17 am / 7:12 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 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 am75°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 70°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Jacksonville NAS (53 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 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 7.7 in; a dry September brings about 4.9 in and a wet one about 9.4 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 90°F
- Coolest September2001: average high 84°F
- Highest reading97°F (September 17, 2018)
- Lowest reading58°F (September 19, 2010)
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 | 88°F | 86°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 76°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 14 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 12.3 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from August and -5°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Lakeland, FL116 mi · high 92°F · 15 wet days
- Drier: St. Simons Island, GA108 mi · high 86°F · 11 wet days
How Palm Coast ranks in September
- Normal high128th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 23 in Florida
- Wet days355th driest of 378
- Comfortable days308th most of 342
What to pack for Palm Coast in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
- A swimsuit – about 17 beach days
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 474 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palm Coast in September?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 97°F (September 17, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Palm Coast in September?
About 14 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 7.7 in.
Is September a good time to visit Palm Coast?
September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palm Coast (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Palm Coast 6NE (USC00086767), 3.2 mi N of the city center, 5 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hastings 4NE (USC00083874), 20 mi NW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Jacksonville NAS (USW00093837), 53 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Jacksonville NAS (722065-93837), 53 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).