Dawson Creek Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Dawson Creek

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
10.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
41 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
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1.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Dawson Creek September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dawson Creek, with average highs near 16.1°C and lows around 4.4°C (mean 10.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 41 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Dawson Creek September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dawson Creek. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Dawson Creek was 2025 — when the month averaged 14.5°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 4.6°C. Typical September days reach 16.1°C with nights near 4.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.6°C→12.7°C+4.1°C
Max Temp14.2°C→18.7°C+4.5°C
Min Temp2.9°C→6.7°C+3.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–6.8°C3 yr (7%)
6.8°C–9.5°C12 yr (27%)
9.5°C–12.3°C22 yr (49%)
12.3°C–15.0°C8 yr (18%)

Dawson Creek September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Dawson Creek, averaging 41 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1985 with 97 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 10 mm.

Dawson Creek September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Dawson Creek during September averages 72%. The most humid September was 1997 at 82%, and the least humid was 2012 at 57%.

Dawson Creek September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Dawson Creek. The sunniest September was 2012 at 3.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2018 and 2019 at 2.7.

Dawson Creek September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Dawson Creek during September is 1.7 m/s. The windiest September was 2004 at 2.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 1.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Dawson Creek

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

How September Ranks in Dawson Creek

🔥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 Dawson Creek Weather by Month

Dawson Creek September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.2°C10.3°C10.0°C10.2°C12.3°C+3.1°C
Avg High14.9°C16.2°C15.7°C16.0°C18.2°C+3.3°C
Avg Low3.5°C4.3°C4.3°C4.3°C6.4°C+2.9°C
Avg Rain46 mm37 mm44 mm41 mm34 mm-12 mm

Extreme September Records in Dawson Creek

🔥Warmest September30.8°C2006
🧊Coldest September-6.2°C1983
🌧️Wettest September97 mm1985
🏜️Driest September10 mm1990
🌬️Windiest September2.1 m/s2004

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Dawson Creek have risen by about 4.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -6.2°C (1983) to a record high of 30.8°C (2006).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 41 mm, with a wettest year of 97 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Dawson Creek?

One of the best times to visit Dawson Creek

September is one of the best times to visit Dawson Creek. Expect days averaging 16.1°C and nights around 4.4°C (mean 10.3°C) — warmer than Dawson Creek's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (41 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Dawson Creek'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 →

Dawson Creek Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dawson Creek, with average highs near 16.1°C and lows around 4.4°C (mean 10.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 41 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 41 mm of rainfall in Dawson Creek, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 97 mm (1985), and the driest just 10 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 1.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.2 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 4.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.2°C to 18.7°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 6.7°C over the same span.
September Weather in Dawson Creek, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥20.5°C14.5°C8.5°C29.0°C0.4°C20 mm66%1.7 m/s3.4
202418.0°C12.3°C6.6°C28.4°C-0.3°C42 mm71%1.7 m/s3.2
202318.5°C12.3°C6.0°C26.1°C2.9°C23 mm67%1.7 m/s3.4
202220.0°C13.4°C6.9°C29.4°C0.9°C39 mm66%1.8 m/s3.7
202116.7°C11.1°C5.5°C24.0°C0.1°C40 mm71%1.9 m/s3.4
202015.3°C10.2°C5.0°C22.6°C-0.7°C38 mm80%1.7 m/s3.2
201914.3°C9.5°C4.7°C23.7°C-5.4°C53 mm82%1.6 m/s2.7
2018 ❄️9.7°C4.6°C-0.5°C19.2°C-6.2°C57 mm78%1.5 m/s2.7
201718.3°C12.0°C5.8°C30.0°C0.1°C55 mm71%1.6 m/s3.4
201614.6°C9.3°C4.0°C20.5°C0.3°C71 mm79%1.8 m/s3.2
201515.0°C9.1°C3.2°C23.7°C-0.8°C44 mm72%1.7 m/s3.1
201416.9°C10.6°C4.3°C26.5°C-5.2°C39 mm72%1.6 m/s2.9
201319.7°C13.1°C6.6°C30.7°C-1.0°C25 mm69%1.7 m/s3.7
201220.7°C13.6°C6.6°C27.8°C3.2°C10 mm57%2 m/s3.9
201117.0°C11.3°C5.5°C24.9°C1.3°C31 mm77%1.8 m/s3.4
201014.1°C8.4°C2.7°C24.5°C-3.9°C28 mm71%1.5 m/s3
200918.7°C12.8°C6.9°C27.6°C-3.5°C46 mm70%2 m/s3.3
200816.8°C10.8°C4.8°C24.2°C-2.6°C40 mm72%1.6 m/s3.3
200714.6°C8.8°C3.0°C22.7°C-4.7°C22 mm76%1.7 m/s3.3
200617.8°C11.9°C5.9°C30.8°C-1.7°C33 mm65%1.9 m/s3.1
200514.8°C9.3°C3.7°C20.4°C-0.7°C41 mm73%1.8 m/s3.2
200412.3°C7.5°C2.7°C20.4°C-3.6°C89 mm80%2.1 m/s3
200315.7°C9.7°C3.7°C25.7°C-4.8°C26 mm71%1.8 m/s3.3
200214.1°C8.7°C3.2°C22.0°C-1.6°C59 mm75%1.8 m/s2.8
200117.5°C11.3°C5.1°C24.7°C0.0°C20 mm68%2 m/s3.5
200014.3°C9.0°C3.8°C19.8°C-5.0°C65 mm81%1.9 m/s3.1
199916.6°C10.4°C4.3°C25.5°C-3.1°C32 mm67%1.7 m/s3.4
199817.9°C11.4°C4.9°C23.7°C0.5°C15 mm59%1.8 m/s3.5
199715.5°C10.3°C5.2°C23.8°C-0.8°C58 mm82%1.6 m/s3.2
199613.1°C7.8°C2.4°C21.1°C-5.2°C64 mm80%1.5 m/s2.8
199519.3°C12.6°C5.8°C25.4°C-3.3°C12 mm66%1.5 m/s3.7
199417.1°C11.3°C5.6°C23.9°C-2.5°C54 mm70%1.9 m/s3.1
199316.3°C10.3°C4.2°C24.2°C-3.2°C31 mm72%1.7 m/s3.7
199211.2°C5.9°C0.6°C18.1°C-5.4°C68 mm74%1.9 m/s2.8
199116.7°C10.9°C5.0°C23.8°C-0.2°C30 mm71%1.8 m/s3.3
199018.7°C11.9°C5.0°C25.5°C-0.7°C10 mm65%1.8 m/s3.6
198916.2°C10.3°C4.4°C24.4°C-1.5°C68 mm76%1.6 m/s3.3
198815.8°C9.8°C3.9°C29.4°C-3.2°C25 mm69%1.8 m/s3.3
198717.5°C11.7°C5.9°C23.8°C1.6°C17 mm76%1.8 m/s3.6
198613.5°C8.1°C2.7°C22.3°C-3.3°C73 mm73%1.4 m/s2.9
1985 🌧️12.3°C6.8°C1.3°C22.7°C-4.5°C97 mm77%1.9 m/s3
198411.6°C6.3°C0.9°C18.0°C-4.6°C59 mm78%1.5 m/s2.9
198312.9°C7.5°C2.1°C19.9°C-6.2°C32 mm73%1.7 m/s—
198216.7°C10.9°C5.1°C24.0°C-1.9°C18 mm75%1.5 m/s—
198117.7°C11.3°C5.0°C29.8°C-2.0°C22 mm67%1.6 m/s—

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

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Dawson Creek September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Dawson Creek in September?▼

The average high in September is around 16.1°C with lows near 4.4°C (mean 10.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Dawson Creek in September?▼

September averages 41 mm of rainfall in Dawson Creek, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 97 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest September on record in Dawson Creek?▼

The hottest September reached 30.8°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -6.2°C in 1983.

Has September in Dawson Creek 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 4.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.2°C to 18.7°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 6.7°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Dawson Creek?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dawson Creek and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.1°C daytime highs and 4.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Dawson Creek?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Dawson Creek, averaging 10.3°C.

What should I pack for Dawson Creek in September?▼

For September in Dawson Creek, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 16.1°C and lows of 4.4°C.

Is Dawson Creek humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Dawson Creek in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.7 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 2.1 m/s (2004).

Which September had the most rainfall in Dawson Creek?▼

The wettest September on record was 1985 with 97 mm. On average, September sees 41 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 Dawson Creek 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.