Moranbah Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Moranbah

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
12 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
55%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.1°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Moranbah September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Moranbah, with average highs near 30.2°C and lows around 13.8°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

Moranbah September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Moranbah. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Moranbah was 2013 — when the month averaged 24.5°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 19.8°C. Typical September days reach 30.2°C with nights near 13.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.6°C→22.4°C+0.8°C
Max Temp29.9°C→30.4°C+0.5°C
Min Temp13.3°C→14.3°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.5°C2 yr (4%)
20.5°C–22.0°C21 yr (47%)
22.0°C–23.5°C19 yr (42%)
23.5°C–25.0°C3 yr (7%)

Moranbah September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Moranbah, averaging 12 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2010 with 104 mm, while the driest were 2003, 2017 and 2019 at 0 mm.

Moranbah September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Moranbah during September averages 55%. The most humid September was 1998 at 80%, and the least humid was 1991 at 41%.

Moranbah September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 6.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Moranbah. The sunniest Septembers were 2003, 2017 and 2019, among others at 6.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 4.6.

Moranbah September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Moranbah during September is 2.8 m/s. The windiest September was 2020 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 1984 at 2.3 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Moranbah

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Moranbah

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Moranbah Weather by Month

Moranbah September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.5°C21.9°C22.2°C22.1°C22.4°C+0.9°C
Avg High29.8°C30.0°C30.7°C30.3°C30.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Low13.2°C13.7°C13.8°C14.0°C14.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain9 mm12 mm9 mm21 mm10 mm+2 mm

Extreme September Records in Moranbah

🔥Warmest September39.9°C2013
🧊Coldest September4.8°C1995
🌧️Wettest September104 mm2010
🏜️Driest September0 mm2003
🌬️Windiest September3.4 m/s2020

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Moranbah have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 4.8°C (1995) to a record high of 39.9°C (2013).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm, with a wettest year of 104 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Moranbah?

One of the best times to visit Moranbah

September is one of the best times to visit Moranbah. Expect days averaging 30.2°C and nights around 13.8°C (mean 22°C) — cooler than Moranbah's yearly average — with low rainfall (12 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Moranbah's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Moranbah Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Moranbah, with average highs near 30.2°C and lows around 13.8°C (mean 22°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm of rainfall and 55% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 12 mm of rainfall in Moranbah, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 104 mm (2010), and the driest just 0 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 55% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How September has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 30.4°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 14.3°C over the same span.
September Weather in Moranbah, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.7°C22.7°C14.6°C36.0°C9.8°C7 mm57%2.8 m/s6.2
202431.0°C23.0°C15.0°C35.5°C12.2°C5 mm54%3 m/s6.2
202330.9°C22.8°C14.6°C35.6°C12.2°C4 mm57%3.2 m/s6.4
202229.8°C22.1°C14.4°C35.3°C8.5°C34 mm62%2.4 m/s5.4
202129.5°C21.2°C12.9°C33.8°C9.0°C5 mm57%3.2 m/s6.4
202030.3°C22.8°C15.3°C35.9°C11.1°C7 mm61%3.4 m/s5.8
201931.2°C22.1°C13.0°C35.8°C7.7°C0 mm46%2.5 m/s6.7
201830.9°C22.5°C14.2°C34.0°C11.3°C5 mm52%3 m/s6.4
201732.6°C23.1°C13.7°C38.5°C10.1°C0 mm49%2.5 m/s6.7
201629.4°C22.3°C15.2°C34.3°C10.0°C37 mm65%2.8 m/s5.4
201529.6°C21.6°C13.6°C33.7°C10.6°C5 mm53%2.8 m/s6.2
201428.8°C20.9°C13.1°C32.8°C6.6°C56 mm61%2.5 m/s5.9
2013 🔥33.4°C24.5°C15.6°C39.9°C11.3°C1 mm48%3 m/s6.3
201229.5°C21.4°C13.3°C35.9°C8.0°C2 mm58%2.5 m/s6
2011 ❄️27.8°C19.8°C11.8°C32.9°C6.4°C1 mm62%2.9 m/s6.3
2010 🌧️29.5°C23.1°C16.7°C34.2°C12.3°C104 mm72%2.7 m/s4.6
200932.2°C23.3°C14.4°C36.5°C10.9°C2 mm46%2.8 m/s6.6
200830.1°C22.3°C14.5°C35.2°C10.6°C17 mm62%2.7 m/s6
200729.4°C21.5°C13.6°C34.8°C11.0°C37 mm62%2.4 m/s5.9
200628.6°C21.0°C13.4°C32.6°C6.7°C13 mm60%3.2 m/s6.1
200530.8°C22.1°C13.5°C37.0°C9.5°C1 mm56%2.7 m/s6.3
200430.0°C21.5°C13.1°C35.4°C8.5°C2 mm52%2.7 m/s6.4
200332.1°C22.9°C13.8°C36.4°C7.9°C0 mm46%2.8 m/s6.7
200232.0°C23.0°C13.9°C37.1°C9.7°C6 mm47%2.6 m/s6.5
200130.7°C22.6°C14.5°C34.3°C10.4°C6 mm51%3.1 m/s6
200031.3°C22.2°C13.2°C38.0°C10.4°C0 mm51%2.8 m/s6.5
199929.5°C21.8°C14.1°C33.3°C10.5°C6 mm59%3.3 m/s6.1
199826.2°C20.6°C14.9°C30.2°C9.3°C32 mm80%2.8 m/s5.5
199731.9°C23.5°C15.1°C37.0°C10.0°C10 mm52%2.8 m/s6.1
199631.5°C21.8°C12.1°C36.5°C6.2°C28 mm46%2.8 m/s6.5
199529.9°C21.6°C13.3°C33.5°C4.8°C8 mm57%2.8 m/s6
199430.3°C21.6°C13.0°C36.1°C8.7°C1 mm47%2.6 m/s6.3
199328.9°C21.6°C14.3°C36.2°C9.2°C18 mm61%3.2 m/s5.6
199231.7°C23.5°C15.4°C36.2°C9.7°C16 mm49%2.7 m/s5.9
199131.8°C22.6°C13.4°C35.8°C9.0°C0 mm41%2.5 m/s6.7
199027.9°C19.9°C11.8°C32.1°C7.9°C1 mm56%3.1 m/s6.1
198930.3°C21.6°C12.9°C36.9°C7.8°C1 mm51%2.7 m/s6.5
198829.8°C21.4°C13.1°C39.6°C8.2°C2 mm58%2.8 m/s6.2
198729.0°C20.9°C12.7°C33.4°C7.5°C6 mm57%2.7 m/s6.1
198630.0°C21.7°C13.4°C36.0°C7.3°C28 mm55%2.8 m/s6
198529.5°C20.8°C12.0°C35.4°C5.4°C4 mm45%2.8 m/s6.4
198429.4°C21.1°C12.8°C32.8°C6.3°C18 mm53%2.3 m/s6.1
198331.4°C23.2°C15.0°C35.8°C10.2°C8 mm61%2.7 m/s—
198229.4°C21.1°C12.8°C36.4°C9.7°C9 mm53%2.7 m/s—
198129.6°C21.7°C13.9°C36.8°C6.8°C2 mm56%3.3 m/s—

Actual recorded September data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Moranbah September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Moranbah in September?▼

The average high in September is around 30.2°C with lows near 13.8°C (mean 22°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Moranbah in September?▼

September averages 12 mm of rainfall in Moranbah, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 104 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest September on record in Moranbah?▼

The hottest September reached 39.9°C in 2013. The coldest dipped to 4.8°C in 1995.

Has September in Moranbah gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average September temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 29.9°C to 30.4°C and overnight lows from 13.3°C to 14.3°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Moranbah?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Moranbah and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.2°C daytime highs and 13.8°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Moranbah?▼

Not quite — September is the 5th coolest month in Moranbah, averaging 22°C.

What should I pack for Moranbah in September?▼

For September in Moranbah, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.2°C and lows of 13.8°C.

Is Moranbah humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 55% — moderately humid.

How windy is Moranbah in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 2.8 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.4 m/s (2020).

Which September had the most rainfall in Moranbah?▼

The wettest September on record was 2010 with 104 mm. On average, September sees 12 mm.

Where does this September weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Moranbah behaves each September, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for September specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.