Climateby Month

Irving, TX weather in September

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Irving all year

Expect hot, often humid, mostly dry weather in Irving in September, with highs near 90°F and lows near 70°F. Rain falls on about 5 days.

Normal high
90°F
Normal low
70°F
Wet days
5
2.7 in total
Muggy days
14
dew point 65°F+

How September changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of September
September 1September 30
Normal high94°F86°F
Normal low75°F65°F
Chance of a wet day19%17%
Sunrise / sunset7:02 am / 7:53 pm7:21 am / 7:14 pm
Daylight12.8 h11.9 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).

A typical September day

  1. 6 am71°Fdew point 64°F
  2. 9 am77°Fdew point 65°F
  3. Noon85°Fdew point 63°F
  4. 3 pm87°Fdew point 61°F
  5. 6 pm85°Fdew point 61°F
  6. 9 pm78°Fdew point 62°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dallas Ft Worth Airport (7 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 39% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 30
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more14 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.7 in; a dry September brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.6 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 97°F
  • Coolest September2003: average high 84°F
  • Wettest September2018: 12.7 in
  • Driest September2019: no measurable precipitation
  • Highest reading110°F (September 4, 2000)
  • Lowest reading46°F (September 28, 1996)

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

AugustSeptemberOctober
Normal high97°F90°F80°F
Normal low77°F70°F59°F
Wet days557
Comfortable days0211
Daylight13.3 h12.4 h11.4 h

Highs change by -7°F from August and -10°F into October.

Nearby alternatives in September

How Irving ranks in September

  • Normal high53rd warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 38 in Texas
  • Wet days86th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days263rd most of 342

What to pack for Irving in September

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 14 muggy days

Heating and cooling

September has 2 heating degree days and 454 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Irving in September?

The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 110°F (September 4, 2000).

Does it rain a lot in Irving in September?

About 5 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (12.7 in); the driest was in 2019, with no measurable precipitation.

Is September a good time to visit Irving?

September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Irving (42 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, snow depth and frost dates: Dallas Love Fld (USW00013960), 6.0 mi ENE of the city center, 440 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 7.1 mi NW of the city center, 560 ft (76 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (722590-03927), 7.1 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.