Terlingua, TX weather in September
In September, Terlingua sees highs around 95°F and lows around 68°F: hot and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.3 in total
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 15% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 8:16 pm | 7:47 am / 7:41 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)1 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.3 in; a dry September brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20202005: average high 100°F
- Coolest September2008: average high 87°F
- Wettest September1991: 4.9 in
- Driest September1998: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading110°F (September 12, 2000)
- Lowest reading47°F (September 30, 2020)
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 | 100°F | 95°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 68°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 12.3 h | 11.4 h |
Highs change by -5°F from August and -7°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Cooler: Midland, TX206 mi · high 88°F · 6 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in September
- Normal high13th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days84th driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F
- Layers – afternoons near 95°F but nights near 68°F
Heating and cooling
September has 0 heating degree days and 483 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in September?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 110°F (September 12, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in September?
About 5 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (4.9 in); the driest was in 1998, with no measurable precipitation.
Is September a good time to visit Terlingua?
September ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (35 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only) and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 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).