Columbus, GA weather in September
Expect warm, often humid weather with some rain in Columbus in September, with highs near 87°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 7 days.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 16
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:15 am / 8:04 pm | 7:33 am / 7:26 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 am69°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more11 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more16 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 3.3 in; a dry September brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202019: average high 95°F
- Coolest September1994: average high 83°F
- Wettest September2004: 9.5 in
- Driest September2005: 0.5 in
- Highest reading101°F (September 17, 2019)
- Lowest reading48°F (September 26, 2001)
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 | 92°F | 87°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 68°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 12.4 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -5°F from August and -9°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN240 mi · high 78°F · 11 wet days
How Columbus ranks in September
- Normal high113th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days149th driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 342
What to pack for Columbus in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 16 muggy days
Heating and cooling
September has 1 heating degree days and 379 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in September?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 101°F (September 17, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in September?
About 7 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (9.5 in); the driest was in 2005 (0.5 in).
Is September a good time to visit Columbus?
September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (45 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 11 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbus Metro Airport (USW00093842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 392 ft (153 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbus Metro Airport (722255-93842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 394 ft (155 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).