Akron, OH weather in September
Expect mild weather with some rain in Akron in September, with highs near 76°F and lows near 55°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 76°F
- Normal low
- 55°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- 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 | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 7:59 pm | 7:21 am / 7:10 pm |
| Daylight | 13.1 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 am64°Fdew point 56°F
- Noon71°Fdew point 56°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 55°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 55°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 55°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 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 3.5 in; a dry September brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.2 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 82°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 69°F
- Wettest September2003: 7.5 in
- Driest September1998: 0.6 in
- Highest reading96°F (September 4, 2018)
- Lowest reading33°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 | 63°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 55°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 16 | 11 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 12.5 h | 11.1 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -13°F into October.
How Akron ranks in September
- Normal high259th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days50th most of 342
What to pack for Akron in September
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
September has 84 heating degree days and 96 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Akron in September?
The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 96°F (September 4, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in September?
About 10 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (7.5 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.6 in).
Is September a good time to visit Akron?
September ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (69 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 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).