Fort St. John Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Fort St. John

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.4°C
Avg Temp
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10.1°C
Avg Rain
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47 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
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0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+8.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Fort St. John September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort St. John, with average highs near 15.7°C and lows around 4.4°C (mean 10.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Fort St. John September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort St. John. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Fort St. John was 2025 — when the month averaged 14.3°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 4.4°C. Typical September days reach 15.7°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 Temp8.4°C→12.5°C+4.1°C
Max Temp13.9°C→18.3°C+4.4°C
Min Temp2.9°C→6.6°C+3.7°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°C4 yr (9%)
6.8°C–9.5°C12 yr (27%)
9.5°C–12.3°C23 yr (51%)
12.3°C–15.0°C6 yr (13%)

Fort St. John September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Fort St. John, averaging 47 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1985 with 116 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 9 mm.

Fort St. John September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Fort St. John during September averages 73%. The most humid September was 2019 at 83%, and the least humid was 2012 at 58%.

Fort St. John September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Fort St. John. The sunniest September was 2012 at 3.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004 and 2019 at 2.8.

Fort St. John September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Fort St. John during September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2004, 2009 and 2012 at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 1984 and 1996 at 0.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Fort St. John

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

How September Ranks in Fort St. John

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Fort St. John Weather by Month

Fort St. John September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.0°C10.2°C9.8°C10.0°C12.1°C+3.1°C
Avg High14.6°C15.9°C15.2°C15.6°C17.8°C+3.2°C
Avg Low3.4°C4.3°C4.3°C4.3°C6.3°C+2.9°C
Avg Rain53 mm43 mm51 mm48 mm40 mm-13 mm

Extreme September Records in Fort St. John

🔥Warmest September30.8°C2006
🧊Coldest September-6.4°C2018
🌧️Wettest September116 mm1985
🏜️Driest September9 mm1990
🌬️Windiest September0.6 m/s2004

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Fort St. John 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 -6.4°C (2018) to a record high of 30.8°C (2006).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm, with a wettest year of 116 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Fort St. John?

One of the best times to visit Fort St. John

September is one of the best times to visit Fort St. John. Expect days averaging 15.7°C and nights around 4.4°C (mean 10.1°C) — warmer than Fort St. John's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (47 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Fort St. John'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 →

Fort St. John Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort St. John, with average highs near 15.7°C and lows around 4.4°C (mean 10.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 47 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 47 mm of rainfall in Fort St. John, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 116 mm (1985), and the driest just 9 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.3 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 13.9°C to 18.3°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 6.6°C over the same span.
September Weather in Fort St. John, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥20.2°C14.3°C8.4°C29.0°C0.7°C24 mm67%0.5 m/s3.4
202417.6°C12.0°C6.4°C28.9°C-0.3°C55 mm71%0.5 m/s3.2
202318.1°C12.1°C6.0°C26.3°C2.8°C29 mm66%0.5 m/s3.4
202219.5°C13.0°C6.6°C28.8°C0.9°C34 mm67%0.5 m/s3.7
202116.2°C10.9°C5.5°C23.5°C0.4°C49 mm71%0.5 m/s3.2
202015.1°C10.1°C5.1°C22.9°C-1.1°C48 mm81%0.5 m/s3.2
201913.7°C9.2°C4.6°C23.0°C-5.6°C59 mm83%0.5 m/s2.8
2018 ❄️9.4°C4.4°C-0.6°C18.9°C-6.4°C63 mm79%0.5 m/s2.9
201718.2°C11.9°C5.7°C29.8°C-0.5°C57 mm71%0.5 m/s3.5
201613.8°C9.0°C4.2°C19.8°C-1.1°C95 mm81%0.5 m/s3.2
201514.6°C8.9°C3.3°C22.2°C-0.9°C51 mm73%0.5 m/s3.4
201416.8°C10.5°C4.2°C27.1°C-5.4°C41 mm71%0.5 m/s2.9
201319.2°C12.9°C6.5°C30.1°C-0.6°C27 mm70%0.5 m/s3.7
201220.2°C13.3°C6.4°C27.5°C2.9°C12 mm58%0.6 m/s3.9
201116.5°C11.1°C5.8°C24.4°C1.5°C39 mm77%0.5 m/s3.3
201013.9°C8.3°C2.6°C24.0°C-4.3°C32 mm71%0.5 m/s3
200918.0°C12.4°C6.7°C27.2°C-4.0°C67 mm72%0.6 m/s3.1
200816.5°C10.6°C4.8°C24.6°C-2.6°C28 mm72%0.5 m/s3.2
200714.2°C8.7°C3.2°C22.3°C-4.6°C28 mm77%0.5 m/s3.3
200617.7°C11.8°C5.9°C30.8°C-0.8°C34 mm64%0.5 m/s3.2
200514.4°C9.1°C3.8°C20.0°C-0.8°C44 mm73%0.5 m/s3.2
200411.7°C7.1°C2.6°C20.3°C-4.2°C97 mm81%0.6 m/s2.8
200315.2°C9.5°C3.8°C24.7°C-4.9°C36 mm72%0.5 m/s3.3
200213.8°C8.5°C3.3°C20.9°C-2.4°C68 mm75%0.5 m/s3
200117.0°C11.0°C4.9°C24.7°C-0.1°C33 mm70%0.5 m/s3.5
200013.9°C8.8°C3.8°C19.2°C-4.6°C74 mm81%0.5 m/s3
199916.1°C10.2°C4.2°C24.7°C-3.1°C41 mm69%0.5 m/s3.4
199817.6°C11.1°C4.6°C23.7°C-0.1°C17 mm60%0.5 m/s3.7
199715.3°C10.4°C5.4°C23.2°C-0.6°C68 mm83%0.5 m/s3.1
199612.8°C7.7°C2.5°C21.7°C-4.3°C71 mm82%0.4 m/s2.9
199519.3°C12.5°C5.7°C25.8°C-3.0°C16 mm66%0.5 m/s3.7
199416.5°C11.1°C5.6°C22.7°C-2.9°C58 mm71%0.5 m/s3.1
199315.8°C10.0°C4.2°C23.2°C-3.9°C32 mm75%0.5 m/s3.7
199210.8°C5.6°C0.5°C17.6°C-5.8°C95 mm75%0.5 m/s2.9
199116.7°C11.0°C5.3°C24.1°C0.4°C27 mm71%0.5 m/s3.1
199018.6°C11.9°C5.2°C25.5°C-1.4°C9 mm64%0.5 m/s3.7
198916.2°C10.4°C4.5°C24.9°C-2.0°C71 mm76%0.5 m/s3.2
198815.6°C9.7°C3.7°C30.7°C-3.3°C28 mm69%0.5 m/s3.2
198716.9°C11.4°C6.0°C22.8°C1.2°C14 mm78%0.5 m/s3.5
198613.2°C7.7°C2.1°C22.4°C-4.0°C85 mm74%0.5 m/s3.1
1985 🌧️11.9°C6.7°C1.5°C22.7°C-4.2°C116 mm77%0.5 m/s3.1
198411.2°C6.1°C0.9°C16.7°C-5.0°C68 mm79%0.4 m/s2.9
198312.6°C7.4°C2.2°C19.3°C-6.0°C41 mm74%0.5 m/s—
198216.5°C10.8°C5.2°C25.4°C-2.6°C23 mm76%0.5 m/s—
198117.2°C11.0°C4.7°C29.6°C-2.3°C28 mm68%0.5 m/s—

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

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Fort St. John September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Fort St. John in September?▼

The average high in September is around 15.7°C with lows near 4.4°C (mean 10.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Fort St. John in September?▼

September averages 47 mm of rainfall in Fort St. John, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 116 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest September on record in Fort St. John?▼

The hottest September reached 30.8°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -6.4°C in 2018.

Has September in Fort St. John 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 13.9°C to 18.3°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 6.6°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Fort St. John?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Fort St. John and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.7°C daytime highs and 4.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Fort St. John?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Fort St. John, averaging 10.1°C.

What should I pack for Fort St. John in September?▼

For September in Fort St. John, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.7°C and lows of 4.4°C.

Is Fort St. John humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Fort St. John in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.6 m/s (2004).

Which September had the most rainfall in Fort St. John?▼

The wettest September on record was 1985 with 116 mm. On average, September sees 47 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 Fort St. John 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.