Taos, NM weather in September
Taos is mild in September, with some rain: highs average 75°F and nights drop to about 41°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 46°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 7:30 pm | 6:56 am / 6:47 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 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 and dew point under 60°F22 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 1.7 in; a dry September brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202010: average high 80°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 69°F
- Wettest September2017: 3.4 in
- Driest September2000: 0.2 in
- Highest reading90°F (September 3, 2020)
- Lowest reading20°F (September 29, 1999)
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 | 81°F | 75°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 41°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 22 | – |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -10°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM110 mi · high 83°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO162 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
How Taos ranks in September
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days111th driest of 378
- Comfortable days10th most of 342
What to pack for Taos in September
- Layers – afternoons near 75°F but nights near 41°F
Heating and cooling
September has 208 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Taos in September?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 90°F (most recently on September 3, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Taos in September?
About 6 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (3.4 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.2 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cerro (USC00291630), 23 mi N of the city center, 7,650 ft (681 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Taos (USC00298668), 1.4 mi SSW of the city center, 6,965 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Las Vegas Municipal Arpt (723677-23054), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 6,870 ft (99 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).