Saratoga Springs, NY weather in September
September in Saratoga Springs: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 75°F, lows 52°F, about 10 wet days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 75°F
- Normal low
- 52°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 7:30 pm | 6:51 am / 6:38 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 am56°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 am63°Fdew point 55°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 55°F
- 3 pm72°Fdew point 54°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 55°F
- 9 pm62°Fdew point 55°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (24 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 3.8 in; a dry September brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 4.4 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 80°F
- Coolest September1993: average high 70°F
- Wettest September1999: 8.0 in
- Driest September2014: 1.7 in
- Highest reading94°F (September 11, 2013)
- Lowest reading26°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 | 82°F | 75°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 52°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 17 | 11 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.5 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -13°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in September
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in New York
- Wet days313th driest of 378
- Comfortable days35th most of 342
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
September has 118 heating degree days and 68 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Saratoga Springs in September?
The normal high is 75°F and the normal low is 52°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 94°F (September 11, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in September?
About 10 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (8.0 in); the driest was in 2014 (1.7 in).
Is September a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
September ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (70 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).