Moab, UT weather in September
Moab is hot and mostly dry in September: highs average 88°F and nights drop to about 55°F. There are about 5 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 55°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 0.9 in total
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:47 am / 7:48 pm | 7:13 am / 7:03 pm |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 11.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in2 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 0.9 in; a dry September brings about 0.2 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How September varies from year to year
- Warmest September, 1991-20201992: average high 94°F
- Coolest September2006: average high 82°F
- Wettest September1997: 3.4 in
- Driest September1993: 0.05 in
- Highest reading105°F (September 1, 1995)
- Lowest reading32°F (September 29, 1999)
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 | 96°F | 88°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 55°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.4 h | 11.2 h |
Highs change by -8°F from August and -14°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Drier: St. George, UT242 mi · high 92°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO104 mi · high 68°F · 11 wet days
How Moab ranks in September
- Normal high105th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days91st driest of 378
What to pack for Moab in September
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F
- Layers – afternoons near 88°F but nights near 55°F
Heating and cooling
September has 24 heating degree days and 210 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Moab in September?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 105°F (September 1, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Moab in September?
About 5 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (3.4 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.05 in).
Is September a good time to visit Moab?
September ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Moab (47 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Moab (USC00425733), 0.2 mi ENE of the city center, 4,053 ft . 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).