Rutland, VT weather in September
Rutland is mild in September, with some rain: highs average 71°F and nights drop to about 46°F. Expect about 10 wet days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How September changes from start to finish
| September 1 | September 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 7:28 pm | 6:48 am / 6:35 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical September day
- 6 am51°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 51°F
- 3 pm67°Fdew point 51°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 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 3.4 in; a dry September brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.1 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, 1991-20202015: average high 77°F
- Coolest September1994: average high 68°F
- Wettest September1999: 9.3 in
- Driest September2000: 1.5 in
- Highest reading92°F (September 9, 2002)
- Lowest reading24°F (September 29, 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 | 78°F | 71°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 46°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 17 | 9 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 12.5 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -7°F from August and -13°F into October.
Nearby alternatives in September
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 76°F · 9 wet days
How Rutland ranks in September
- Normal high343rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days41st most of 342
What to pack for Rutland in September
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in September
The first fall frost typically comes around Sep 27; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 13. All frost dates for Rutland.
Heating and cooling
September has 223 heating degree days and 22 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Rutland in September?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 92°F (September 9, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in September?
About 10 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.5 in).
Is September a good time to visit Rutland?
September ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (71 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).