Red Deer Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Red Deer

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
11.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
46 mm
Avg Humidity
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69%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.6°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Red Deer September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Red Deer, with average highs near 17.4°C and lows around 5.1°C (mean 11.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

Red Deer September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Red Deer. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Red Deer was 2025 — when the month averaged 16.1°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 6.2°C. Typical September days reach 17.4°C with nights near 5.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.8°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.9°C→14.3°C+5.4°C
Max Temp14.5°C→20.6°C+6.1°C
Min Temp3.2°C→7.9°C+4.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

6.0°C–8.8°C6 yr (13%)
8.8°C–11.5°C18 yr (40%)
11.5°C–14.3°C16 yr (36%)
14.3°C–17.0°C5 yr (11%)

Red Deer September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Red Deer, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1986 with 126 mm, while the driest were 1990 and 2009 at 8 mm.

Red Deer September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Red Deer during September averages 69%. The most humid September was 2004 at 78%, and the least humid was 2009 at 55%.

Red Deer September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Red Deer. The sunniest September was 1990 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 2.7.

Red Deer September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Red Deer during September is 2.5 m/s. The windiest September was 1985 at 3.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2008 at 2.1 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Red Deer

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How September Ranks in Red Deer

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Red Deer Weather by Month

Red Deer September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.6°C11.3°C11.1°C11.2°C13.9°C+4.3°C
Avg High15.4°C17.7°C17.4°C17.1°C20.2°C+4.8°C
Avg Low3.8°C4.9°C4.9°C5.3°C7.6°C+3.8°C
Avg Rain69 mm38 mm46 mm43 mm28 mm-41 mm

Extreme September Records in Red Deer

🔥Warmest September32.5°C2022
🧊Coldest September-5.9°C1985
🌧️Wettest September126 mm1986
🏜️Driest September8 mm1990
🌬️Windiest September3.1 m/s1985

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Red Deer have risen by about 5.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -5.9°C (1985) to a record high of 32.5°C (2022).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm, with a wettest year of 126 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Red Deer?

One of the best times to visit Red Deer

September is one of the best times to visit Red Deer. Expect days averaging 17.4°C and nights around 5.1°C (mean 11.3°C) — warmer than Red Deer's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (46 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Red Deer'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 →

Red Deer Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Red Deer, with average highs near 17.4°C and lows around 5.1°C (mean 11.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 46 mm of rainfall in Red Deer, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 126 mm (1986), and the driest just 8 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 69% and average wind speed is 2.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 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 5.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.5°C to 20.6°C and overnight lows from 3.2°C to 7.9°C over the same span.
September Weather in Red Deer, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥22.8°C16.1°C9.4°C30.0°C4.7°C22 mm65%2.2 m/s4.1
202420.5°C14.3°C8.0°C31.5°C1.6°C53 mm68%2.4 m/s4
202319.4°C13.4°C7.4°C26.1°C1.9°C28 mm66%2.4 m/s3.8
202221.9°C15.1°C8.3°C32.5°C2.2°C10 mm61%2.4 m/s4
202118.6°C12.5°C6.3°C24.0°C2.6°C27 mm66%2.6 m/s3.8
202017.9°C12.1°C6.3°C24.4°C1.0°C27 mm73%2.7 m/s3.7
201915.6°C10.9°C6.2°C24.0°C-4.6°C52 mm78%2.3 m/s3.3
2018 ❄️11.1°C6.2°C1.4°C26.7°C-5.7°C57 mm77%2.3 m/s2.7
201718.1°C11.8°C5.5°C30.0°C-0.2°C53 mm69%2.4 m/s3.5
201616.5°C10.9°C5.3°C24.3°C1.1°C32 mm72%2.3 m/s3.6
201515.6°C10.0°C4.4°C26.5°C0.2°C77 mm75%2.2 m/s3.5
201417.3°C11.3°C5.3°C27.0°C-4.7°C42 mm71%2.4 m/s3.5
201320.9°C14.3°C7.7°C29.0°C-0.2°C23 mm62%2.4 m/s4
201220.9°C14.0°C7.1°C26.4°C2.8°C18 mm60%2.6 m/s4.2
201121.1°C14.0°C6.9°C28.2°C2.0°C12 mm61%2.6 m/s4.2
201014.3°C8.9°C3.5°C23.4°C-4.6°C62 mm75%2.3 m/s3.1
200922.6°C15.0°C7.5°C31.7°C0.2°C8 mm55%3 m/s4.2
200817.7°C11.2°C4.7°C25.6°C-0.3°C31 mm69%2.1 m/s3.9
200715.6°C9.8°C3.9°C24.4°C-2.8°C53 mm72%2.4 m/s3.8
200618.2°C12.2°C6.2°C29.9°C-1.9°C77 mm71%2.6 m/s3.5
200514.7°C9.2°C3.7°C22.0°C-1.6°C86 mm76%2.3 m/s3.3
200414.8°C9.4°C3.9°C21.2°C-4.8°C53 mm78%2.2 m/s3.2
200316.7°C10.6°C4.5°C30.1°C-3.8°C40 mm66%2.6 m/s3.6
200216.3°C10.3°C4.4°C25.8°C-1.3°C48 mm68%2.5 m/s3.4
200120.3°C13.2°C6.1°C28.8°C2.4°C25 mm60%2.4 m/s3.7
200016.8°C10.4°C4.0°C24.2°C-5.2°C39 mm70%2.5 m/s3.6
199916.7°C10.6°C4.5°C25.2°C-3.1°C10 mm66%2.5 m/s4.2
199819.4°C12.8°C6.1°C30.5°C-0.3°C30 mm63%2.4 m/s3.8
199718.7°C12.4°C6.1°C27.9°C-2.4°C66 mm68%2.8 m/s3.9
199614.6°C9.6°C4.6°C27.4°C-1.4°C63 mm72%2.8 m/s3.2
199518.9°C12.1°C5.2°C26.7°C-3.8°C12 mm63%2.2 m/s4.2
199419.9°C13.2°C6.4°C27.0°C1.2°C46 mm66%2.3 m/s3.9
199316.5°C10.0°C3.5°C24.5°C-3.2°C36 mm69%2.6 m/s4
199214.0°C7.7°C1.5°C24.9°C-4.3°C82 mm72%2.6 m/s3.3
199118.0°C11.5°C5.0°C24.6°C-1.4°C32 mm67%2.6 m/s3.9
199020.7°C13.4°C6.0°C27.9°C-0.4°C8 mm62%2.5 m/s4.4
198917.4°C11.0°C4.5°C23.9°C-3.8°C37 mm72%2.7 m/s4.1
198816.5°C10.6°C4.6°C30.0°C-2.6°C70 mm70%2.6 m/s3.3
198719.7°C13.2°C6.6°C27.5°C1.5°C41 mm67%2.5 m/s4.2
1986 🌧️12.1°C7.2°C2.4°C18.4°C-3.2°C126 mm78%2.5 m/s3
198512.2°C6.6°C0.9°C19.3°C-5.9°C75 mm74%3.1 m/s3.1
198412.5°C7.2°C1.8°C25.1°C-5.1°C125 mm76%2.4 m/s3.3
198314.0°C8.4°C2.8°C25.7°C-4.7°C42 mm73%2.6 m/s—
198215.8°C10.2°C4.7°C23.8°C-3.1°C63 mm77%2.6 m/s—
198118.2°C11.9°C5.7°C29.9°C-1.2°C42 mm67%2.3 m/s—

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

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Red Deer September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Red Deer in September?▼

The average high in September is around 17.4°C with lows near 5.1°C (mean 11.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Red Deer in September?▼

September averages 46 mm of rainfall in Red Deer, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 126 mm in 1986.

What was the hottest September on record in Red Deer?▼

The hottest September reached 32.5°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -5.9°C in 1985.

Has September in Red Deer 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 5.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.5°C to 20.6°C and overnight lows from 3.2°C to 7.9°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Red Deer?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Red Deer and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.4°C daytime highs and 5.1°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Red Deer?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Red Deer, averaging 11.3°C.

What should I pack for Red Deer in September?▼

For September in Red Deer, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.4°C and lows of 5.1°C.

Is Red Deer humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 69% — moderately humid.

How windy is Red Deer in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 2.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.1 m/s (1985).

Which September had the most rainfall in Red Deer?▼

The wettest September on record was 1986 with 126 mm. On average, September sees 46 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 Red Deer 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.