Springfield, MA weather in September
September in Springfield: mild, with some rain. Highs 76°F, lows 54°F, rain on about 9 days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 7:24 pm | 6:46 am / 6:34 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am57°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am65°Fdew point 55°F
- Noon72°Fdew point 55°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 54°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 in September
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry September brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202015: average high 82°F
- Coolest September1996: average high 72°F
- Wettest September1999: 11.2 in
- Driest September1997: 1.0 in
- Highest reading96°F (September 6, 2018)
- Lowest reading30°F (September 29, 2000)
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 | 83°F | 76°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 54°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 15 | 12 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 12.5 h | 11.1 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -12°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Worcester, MA42 mi · high 71°F · 10 wet days
How Springfield ranks in September
- Normal high266th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days77th most of 342
What to pack for Springfield in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
September has 93 heating degree days and 86 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springfield in September?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 96°F (most recently on September 6, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in September?
About 9 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (11.2 in); the driest was in 1997 (1.0 in).
Is September a good time to visit Springfield?
September ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (68 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 190 ft (122 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Amherst (USC00190120), 20 mi N of the city center, 145 ft (77 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Westfield Barnes Muni Airport (USW00014775), 7.5 mi WNW of the city center, 271 ft (203 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 169 ft (101 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).