Climateby Month

Tyler, TX weather in September

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

September in Tyler: hot and often humid, with some rain. Highs 88°F, lows 67°F, about 7 days with rain.

Normal high
88°F
Normal low
67°F
Wet days
7
3.2 in total
Muggy days
16
dew point 65°F+

How September changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of September
September 1September 30
Normal high91°F84°F
Normal low71°F63°F
Chance of a wet day23%20%
Sunrise / sunset6:56 am / 7:46 pm7:14 am / 7:07 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).

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 30
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more16 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 3.2 in; a dry September brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 4.5 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, 1991-20202005: average high 95°F
  • Coolest September2020: average high 83°F
  • Wettest September2020: 11.5 in
  • Driest September2017: 0.01 in
  • Highest reading107°F (September 1, 2000)
  • Lowest reading45°F (September 23, 1994)

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 high94°F88°F78°F
Normal low73°F67°F57°F
Wet days777
Comfortable days0111
Daylight13.3 h12.4 h11.4 h

Highs change by -6°F from August and -10°F into October.

How Tyler ranks in September

  • Normal high108th warmest of 378 cities; 36th of 38 in Texas
  • Wet days128th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days280th most of 342

What to pack for Tyler in September

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 16 muggy days

Heating and cooling

September has 3 heating degree days and 375 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Tyler in September?

The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 107°F (September 1, 2000).

Does it rain a lot in Tyler in September?

About 7 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2017 (0.01 in).

Is September a good time to visit Tyler?

September ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain and frost dates: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
  • Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).