Medora, ND weather in September
In September, Medora sees highs around 74°F and lows around 43°F: mild, with some rain. There are about 7 days with rain. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 74°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.4 in total
- Daylight
- 12.6 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:13 am / 7:34 pm | 6:51 am / 6:36 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 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 (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)14 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 30
Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in September
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry September brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201998: average high 84°F
- Coolest September1999: average high 69°F
- Wettest September2019: 6.1 in
- Driest September2002: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading105°F (September 5, 1998)
- Lowest reading17°F (September 22, 1995)
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 | 85°F | 74°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 43°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 14 | 9 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 12.6 h | 10.9 h |
Highs change by -11°F from August and -16°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Keystone, SD209 mi · high 69°F · 7 wet days
How Medora ranks in September
- Normal high293rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days138th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in September
- Layers – afternoons near 74°F but nights near 43°F
Frost in September
The first fall frost typically comes around Sep 20; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 6. All frost dates for Medora.
Heating and cooling
September has 230 heating degree days and 38 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Medora in September?
The normal high is 74°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 105°F (September 5, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in September?
About 7 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2002, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Medora in September?
Yes. Normal snowfall in September is 0.1 in.
Is September a good time to visit Medora?
September ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).