College Station, TX weather in September
College Station is hot in September, with some rain: highs average 91°F and nights drop to about 70°F. Expect about 7 wet days. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.5 in total
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 7:48 pm | 7:18 am / 7:12 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 11.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more20 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 1.5 in and a wet one about 5.7 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, 1991-20202011: average high 97°F
- Coolest September2003: average high 85°F
- Wettest September2001: 8.8 in
- Driest September2005: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (September 4, 2000)
- Lowest reading46°F (September 26, 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 | 97°F | 91°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 70°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 12.3 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -6°F from August and -9°F into October.
How College Station ranks in September
- Normal high35th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days159th driest of 378
What to pack for College Station in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F
Heating and cooling
September has 1 heating degree days and 469 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is College Station in September?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 112°F (September 4, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in College Station in September?
About 7 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 2001 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2005, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit College Station?
September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for College Station (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 20 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: College Stn (USW00003904), 3.2 mi SW of the city center, 305 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Washington Sp (USC00419491), 24 mi SSE of the city center, 215 ft (126 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).