Midland, TX weather in September
Expect hot, mostly dry weather in Midland in September, with highs near 88°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 6 days.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:23 am / 8:12 pm | 7:41 am / 7:34 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).
A typical September day
- 6 am65°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 59°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 57°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 54°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 56°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Midland Odessa (8 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 19%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.7 in; a dry September brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201998: average high 93°F
- Coolest September1991: average high 81°F
- Wettest September2012: 5.9 in
- Driest September2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading104°F (September 14, 2017)
- Lowest reading37°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
| August | September | October | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 88°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 65°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 12.4 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -9°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Terlingua, TX206 mi · high 95°F · 5 wet days
How Midland ranks in September
- Normal high107th warmest of 378 cities; 35th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days93rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days242nd most of 342
What to pack for Midland in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 3 muggy days
Heating and cooling
September has 7 heating degree days and 343 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Midland in September?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 104°F (most recently on September 14, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Midland in September?
About 6 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (5.9 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Midland?
September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Midland (46 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Midland Odessa (USW00023023), 7.5 mi WSW of the city center, 2,868 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Midland International Airport (722650-23023), 8.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,862 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.