Whitecourt Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Whitecourt

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
46 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Whitecourt September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitecourt, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 4.5°C (mean 10.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Whitecourt September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitecourt. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Whitecourt was 2025 — when the month averaged 15°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 5.2°C. Typical September days reach 16.7°C with nights near 4.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.7°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.3°C→13.4°C+5.1°C
Max Temp13.8°C→19.9°C+6.1°C
Min Temp2.8°C→6.8°C+4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–7.5°C5 yr (11%)
7.5°C–10.0°C11 yr (24%)
10.0°C–12.5°C20 yr (44%)
12.5°C–15.0°C9 yr (20%)

Whitecourt September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Whitecourt, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1984 with 143 mm, while the driest was 2013 at 7 mm.

Whitecourt September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Whitecourt during September averages 72%. The most humid September was 2019 at 84%, and the least humid was 2009 at 62%.

Whitecourt September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Whitecourt. The sunniest September was 1990 at 4.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 2.7.

Whitecourt September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Whitecourt during September is 0.8 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1985 and 2009 at 1 m/s, while the calmest were 1995, 2023 and 2025 at 0.7 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Whitecourt

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

How September Ranks in Whitecourt

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Whitecourt Weather by Month

Whitecourt September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.0°C10.7°C10.6°C10.6°C13.0°C+4°C
Avg High14.6°C17.0°C16.7°C16.6°C19.4°C+4.8°C
Avg Low3.3°C4.3°C4.4°C4.6°C6.6°C+3.3°C
Avg Rain71 mm38 mm41 mm45 mm31 mm-41 mm

Extreme September Records in Whitecourt

🔥Warmest September33.0°C1988
🧊Coldest September-6.3°C1983
🌧️Wettest September143 mm1984
🏜️Driest September7 mm2013
🌬️Windiest September1 m/s1985

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Whitecourt have risen by about 5.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -6.3°C (1983) to a record high of 33°C (1988).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm, with a wettest year of 143 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.8°C per decade while lows rose 0.6°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Whitecourt?

One of the best times to visit Whitecourt

September is one of the best times to visit Whitecourt. Expect days averaging 16.7°C and nights around 4.5°C (mean 10.6°C) — warmer than Whitecourt's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (46 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Whitecourt'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 →

Whitecourt Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitecourt, with average highs near 16.7°C and lows around 4.5°C (mean 10.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 46 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 46 mm of rainfall in Whitecourt, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 143 mm (1984), and the driest just 7 mm (2013). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 0.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.4 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 5.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.8°C to 19.9°C and overnight lows from 2.8°C to 6.8°C over the same span.
September Weather in Whitecourt, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥21.9°C15.0°C8.1°C28.1°C1.4°C28 mm67%0.7 m/s3.6
202419.7°C13.3°C7.0°C32.3°C0.4°C42 mm68%0.8 m/s3.6
202318.3°C12.1°C5.8°C26.0°C0.6°C37 mm71%0.7 m/s3.8
202221.1°C14.2°C7.2°C32.9°C1.6°C29 mm65%0.8 m/s3.8
202118.5°C12.2°C5.9°C25.0°C1.8°C30 mm66%0.9 m/s3.6
202017.1°C11.4°C5.7°C26.1°C-0.5°C17 mm73%0.9 m/s3.3
201914.5°C9.9°C5.4°C24.0°C-4.9°C101 mm84%0.8 m/s3
2018 ❄️10.1°C5.2°C0.2°C25.2°C-6.1°C53 mm79%0.8 m/s2.7
201717.6°C11.3°C5.1°C30.4°C-1.6°C58 mm72%0.8 m/s3.2
201615.9°C10.2°C4.5°C22.8°C0.0°C42 mm74%0.8 m/s3.4
201515.2°C9.5°C3.7°C28.6°C-0.6°C56 mm75%0.8 m/s3.1
201417.0°C10.8°C4.6°C26.9°C-4.7°C52 mm74%0.8 m/s3.2
201321.4°C14.2°C6.9°C31.4°C-0.8°C7 mm63%0.8 m/s4
201220.2°C13.3°C6.4°C26.7°C2.2°C13 mm62%0.9 m/s3.9
201120.4°C13.3°C6.2°C30.2°C0.0°C19 mm63%0.8 m/s3.9
201013.8°C8.2°C2.6°C22.5°C-4.8°C50 mm76%0.8 m/s3.3
200921.0°C14.0°C6.9°C30.1°C0.2°C27 mm62%1 m/s3.7
200817.9°C11.3°C4.7°C25.6°C-2.9°C38 mm68%0.8 m/s3.5
200716.5°C10.1°C3.6°C24.0°C-2.8°C17 mm67%0.9 m/s3.5
200617.9°C12.0°C6.1°C30.4°C-1.2°C68 mm72%0.8 m/s3.3
200514.8°C9.1°C3.4°C21.2°C-0.1°C48 mm73%0.8 m/s3.3
200412.9°C8.0°C3.1°C19.6°C-4.9°C91 mm83%0.8 m/s2.8
200316.8°C10.5°C4.1°C30.2°C-3.5°C26 mm65%0.9 m/s3.4
200215.8°C9.6°C3.4°C25.3°C-2.7°C22 mm68%0.9 m/s3.3
200118.5°C11.6°C4.8°C27.1°C1.4°C12 mm68%0.8 m/s3.7
200015.3°C9.5°C3.8°C22.6°C-5.9°C63 mm76%0.9 m/s3.2
199917.7°C10.9°C4.1°C25.7°C-5.1°C23 mm63%0.8 m/s3.7
199818.4°C11.8°C5.2°C28.2°C-1.4°C26 mm65%0.8 m/s3.5
199717.0°C11.1°C5.2°C27.4°C-2.0°C48 mm75%0.9 m/s3.4
199612.9°C8.1°C3.3°C24.6°C-2.8°C86 mm82%0.8 m/s2.9
199519.0°C12.0°C5.0°C26.7°C-3.6°C11 mm67%0.7 m/s4
199419.5°C12.8°C6.0°C26.2°C0.6°C34 mm66%0.8 m/s3.7
199316.6°C10.2°C3.9°C24.7°C-3.5°C27 mm69%0.8 m/s3.7
199212.9°C7.0°C1.0°C24.1°C-5.1°C75 mm73%0.9 m/s3
199117.1°C10.9°C4.6°C23.0°C-1.4°C25 mm70%0.9 m/s3.5
199018.8°C12.0°C5.1°C24.7°C-1.8°C26 mm70%0.8 m/s4.1
198915.9°C9.8°C3.8°C22.2°C-2.8°C30 mm80%0.8 m/s3.6
198815.7°C9.8°C3.8°C33.0°C-3.4°C71 mm74%0.8 m/s3.2
198719.6°C12.9°C6.1°C26.0°C1.3°C32 mm68%0.8 m/s3.8
198611.7°C6.9°C2.1°C19.5°C-4.4°C130 mm83%0.8 m/s3
198511.3°C5.8°C0.3°C18.8°C-6.3°C86 mm80%1 m/s3
1984 🌧️11.2°C6.4°C1.5°C21.9°C-5.0°C143 mm81%0.8 m/s3.1
198312.9°C7.5°C2.2°C22.3°C-6.3°C74 mm77%0.8 m/s—
198215.4°C10.1°C4.8°C22.2°C-3.6°C36 mm80%0.8 m/s—
198118.1°C11.6°C5.2°C31.9°C-1.1°C41 mm70%0.8 m/s—

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

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Whitecourt September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Whitecourt in September?▼

The average high in September is around 16.7°C with lows near 4.5°C (mean 10.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Whitecourt in September?▼

September averages 46 mm of rainfall in Whitecourt, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 143 mm in 1984.

What was the hottest September on record in Whitecourt?▼

The hottest September reached 33°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to -6.3°C in 1983.

Has September in Whitecourt 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 5.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.8°C to 19.9°C and overnight lows from 2.8°C to 6.8°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Whitecourt?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Whitecourt and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.7°C daytime highs and 4.5°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Whitecourt?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Whitecourt, averaging 10.6°C.

What should I pack for Whitecourt in September?▼

For September in Whitecourt, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 16.7°C and lows of 4.5°C.

Is Whitecourt humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Whitecourt in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.8 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1 m/s (1985).

Which September had the most rainfall in Whitecourt?▼

The wettest September on record was 1984 with 143 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 Whitecourt 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.