Thompson Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Thompson

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.1°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
9.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
64 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Thompson September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Thompson, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around 4.1°C (mean 9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Thompson September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Thompson. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Septembers in Thompson were 2023 and 2024 — when the month averaged 13.1°C — while the coldest was 2018 at 4.4°C. Typical September days reach 13.8°C with nights near 4.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.7°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.4°C→12.1°C+4.7°C
Max Temp12.2°C→16.9°C+4.7°C
Min Temp2.6°C→7.3°C+4.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–6.5°C6 yr (13%)
6.5°C–9.0°C16 yr (36%)
9.0°C–11.5°C16 yr (36%)
11.5°C–14.0°C7 yr (16%)

Thompson September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is a relatively wet time of year in Thompson, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1983 with 124 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 20 mm.

Thompson September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Thompson during September averages 82%. The most humid September was 2007 at 87%, and the least humid was 1994 at 75%.

Thompson September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 2.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Thompson. The sunniest September was 2011 at 3.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2007 at 2.4.

Thompson September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Thompson during September is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Thompson

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

How September Ranks in Thompson

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

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

Explore Thompson Weather by Month

Thompson September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.7°C8.5°C9.0°C9.1°C11.2°C+3.5°C
Avg High12.4°C13.6°C13.7°C14.0°C15.9°C+3.5°C
Avg Low3.2°C3.3°C4.3°C4.2°C6.5°C+3.3°C
Avg Rain67 mm56 mm69 mm65 mm60 mm-7 mm

Extreme September Records in Thompson

🔥Warmest September28.9°C2013
🧊Coldest September-7.5°C1984
🌧️Wettest September124 mm1983
🏜️Driest September20 mm1990
🌬️Windiest September0.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Thompson have risen by about 4.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of -7.5°C (1984) to a record high of 28.9°C (2013).

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Rainfall in September is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 64 mm, with a wettest year of 124 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Thompson?

One of the best times to visit Thompson

September is one of the best times to visit Thompson. Expect days averaging 13.8°C and nights around 4.1°C (mean 9°C) — warmer than Thompson's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (64 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Thompson'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 →

Thompson Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Thompson, with average highs near 13.8°C and lows around 4.1°C (mean 9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 64 mm of rainfall in Thompson, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 124 mm (1983), and the driest just 20 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.9 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 4.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.2°C to 16.9°C and overnight lows from 2.6°C to 7.3°C over the same span.
September Weather in Thompson, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.6°C12.3°C7.0°C23.6°C2.0°C65 mm81%0.4 m/s3.1
202418.4°C13.1°C7.9°C26.3°C2.0°C71 mm84%0.4 m/s3.1
2023 🔥17.6°C13.1°C8.5°C25.3°C4.2°C61 mm86%0.4 m/s2.9
202215.5°C10.8°C6.0°C25.2°C-0.7°C44 mm81%0.4 m/s3.3
202115.4°C11.2°C7.0°C22.1°C2.9°C51 mm86%0.4 m/s2.6
202011.1°C6.9°C2.7°C19.8°C-4.2°C71 mm85%0.4 m/s2.8
201914.1°C9.0°C4.0°C23.7°C-3.4°C49 mm80%0.4 m/s3.1
2018 ❄️8.9°C4.4°C-0.2°C17.6°C-5.7°C73 mm80%0.4 m/s2.8
201714.7°C10.0°C5.2°C24.3°C-0.9°C68 mm81%0.4 m/s2.9
201615.3°C10.6°C5.8°C28.0°C-0.4°C95 mm81%0.4 m/s2.8
201514.0°C9.3°C4.6°C25.9°C-5.7°C113 mm84%0.4 m/s2.7
201413.0°C7.8°C2.6°C23.8°C-4.4°C32 mm82%0.4 m/s3
201317.3°C11.8°C6.2°C28.9°C-1.5°C68 mm78%0.4 m/s3.5
201214.6°C9.4°C4.3°C24.7°C-2.0°C51 mm80%0.4 m/s3.2
201117.0°C11.7°C6.4°C25.7°C0.5°C32 mm81%0.4 m/s3.7
201011.0°C6.8°C2.7°C17.2°C-0.7°C69 mm86%0.4 m/s2.7
200917.8°C12.7°C7.7°C24.0°C-1.7°C41 mm84%0.4 m/s3.2
200812.1°C7.4°C2.8°C18.5°C-4.2°C54 mm84%0.4 m/s2.7
200710.6°C6.4°C2.3°C20.6°C-2.1°C77 mm87%0.4 m/s2.4
200614.1°C9.3°C4.5°C24.1°C-1.1°C25 mm83%0.4 m/s3.5
200512.7°C8.5°C4.3°C22.2°C-2.9°C119 mm86%0.4 m/s2.6
200414.6°C9.8°C5.0°C20.9°C-0.5°C69 mm82%0.4 m/s2.9
200314.4°C9.6°C4.7°C28.0°C-3.8°C67 mm79%0.4 m/s3
200213.1°C8.7°C4.4°C23.2°C-3.7°C111 mm83%0.4 m/s2.5
200115.5°C10.1°C4.6°C22.0°C-4.3°C53 mm80%0.4 m/s3.2
200011.6°C7.1°C2.6°C21.0°C-5.7°C77 mm81%0.4 m/s2.8
199912.5°C7.9°C3.2°C20.9°C-3.2°C77 mm80%0.4 m/s2.8
199814.9°C9.6°C4.4°C23.5°C-0.7°C31 mm80%0.4 m/s3
199714.4°C9.8°C5.2°C22.1°C-2.3°C102 mm85%0.4 m/s3
199615.1°C9.9°C4.8°C27.5°C-4.7°C55 mm78%0.4 m/s3.4
199513.5°C8.4°C3.2°C24.6°C-4.0°C31 mm79%0.4 m/s3.3
199417.9°C11.9°C5.9°C26.4°C-1.3°C39 mm75%0.4 m/s3
199310.2°C5.1°C0.0°C18.7°C-3.4°C56 mm79%0.4 m/s3.1
199211.3°C6.3°C1.4°C17.8°C-5.8°C106 mm79%0.4 m/s2.8
199112.1°C7.3°C2.5°C26.5°C-5.2°C45 mm78%0.4 m/s3
199014.1°C8.4°C2.8°C22.7°C-2.4°C20 mm75%0.4 m/s3
198912.6°C8.3°C4.0°C23.0°C-2.3°C78 mm82%0.4 m/s2.6
198813.4°C8.8°C4.3°C24.7°C-2.6°C55 mm81%0.4 m/s2.6
198713.6°C9.3°C5.1°C18.5°C-0.5°C68 mm86%0.4 m/s2.9
198610.7°C6.3°C1.8°C17.3°C-2.9°C47 mm83%0.4 m/s2.8
198511.5°C6.5°C1.6°C19.8°C-3.5°C44 mm79%0.4 m/s2.9
198410.0°C5.5°C1.0°C20.1°C-7.5°C73 mm82%0.4 m/s2.6
1983 🌧️13.5°C9.2°C4.9°C26.7°C-3.7°C124 mm84%0.4 m/s—
198212.5°C7.8°C3.1°C20.3°C-4.5°C65 mm81%0.4 m/s—
198113.5°C8.0°C2.6°C25.4°C-5.7°C54 mm77%0.4 m/s—

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

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Thompson September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Thompson in September?▼

The average high in September is around 13.8°C with lows near 4.1°C (mean 9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Thompson in September?▼

September averages 64 mm of rainfall in Thompson, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 124 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest September on record in Thompson?▼

The hottest September reached 28.9°C in 2013. The coldest dipped to -7.5°C in 1984.

Has September in Thompson 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 4.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.2°C to 16.9°C and overnight lows from 2.6°C to 7.3°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Thompson?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Thompson and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 13.8°C daytime highs and 4.1°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Thompson?▼

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

What should I pack for Thompson in September?▼

For September in Thompson, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.8°C and lows of 4.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Thompson humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Thompson in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.4 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.4 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Thompson?▼

The wettest September on record was 1983 with 124 mm. On average, September sees 64 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 Thompson 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.