Lubbock, TX weather in September
September in Lubbock: warm, with some rain. Highs 85°F, lows 60°F, rain on about 6 days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 60°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:21 am / 8:13 pm | 7:41 am / 7:33 pm |
| Daylight | 12.9 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).
A typical September day
- 6 am62°Fdew point 55°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 57°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 56°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 54°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 55°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lubbock (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 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 2.5 in; a dry September brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 3.4 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, 1991-20202000: average high 91°F
- Coolest September1991: average high 79°F
- Wettest September2008: 8.7 in
- Driest September2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (September 1, 2014)
- Lowest reading36°F (September 25, 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 | 92°F | 85°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 60°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.4 h | 11.3 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -9°F into October.
How Lubbock ranks in September
- Normal high136th warmest of 378 cities; 37th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days108th driest of 378
- Comfortable days208th most of 342
What to pack for Lubbock in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 2 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 60°F
Heating and cooling
September has 20 heating degree days and 240 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lubbock in September?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 60°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 104°F (September 1, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Lubbock in September?
About 6 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Lubbock?
September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lubbock (51 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lubbock (USW00023042), 5.8 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lubbock International Airport (722670-23042), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.