Macetown Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Macetown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
-0.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
3.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
117 mm
Avg Humidity
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87%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-2.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Macetown September Weather Overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 3.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 117 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

Macetown September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Macetown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Macetown was 1989 — when the month averaged 5.6°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 0.8°C. Typical September days reach 7.2°C with nights near -0.6°C. The long-term September temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.2°C→3.3°C+0.1°C
Max Temp7.0°C→7.1°C+0.1°C
Min Temp-0.6°C→-0.5°C+0.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

0.0°C–1.5°C1 yr (2%)
1.5°C–3.0°C16 yr (36%)
3.0°C–4.5°C22 yr (49%)
4.5°C–6.0°C6 yr (13%)

Macetown September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Macetown, averaging 117 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2024 with 219 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 30 mm.

Macetown September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Macetown during September averages 87%. The most humid September was 1995 at 90%, and the least humid was 1989 at 82%.

Macetown September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Macetown. The sunniest Septembers were 2014 and 2015 at 3.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2002 at 2.4.

Macetown September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Macetown during September is 2.5 m/s. The windiest September was 2025 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest were 1989 and 1992 at 1.6 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Macetown

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How September Ranks in Macetown

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Macetown Weather by Month

Macetown September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp3.5°C2.8°C3.6°C3.6°C3.3°C-0.2°C
Avg High7.4°C6.5°C7.5°C7.5°C7.1°C-0.3°C
Avg Low-0.4°C-1.0°C-0.3°C-0.4°C-0.6°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain121 mm110 mm111 mm100 mm160 mm+39 mm

Extreme September Records in Macetown

🔥Warmest September15.1°C2021
🧊Coldest September-6.2°C1997
🌧️Wettest September219 mm2024
🏜️Driest September30 mm1997
🌬️Windiest September3.5 m/s2025

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Macetown have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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September has ranged from a record low of -6.2°C (1997) to a record high of 15.1°C (2021).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 117 mm, with a wettest year of 219 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Macetown?

A good time to visit Macetown

September is a good time to visit Macetown, with days averaging 7.2°C and nights around -0.6°C (mean 3.3°C, cooler than Macetown's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but September still suits most travellers.

See Macetown'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 →

Macetown Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Macetown, with average highs near 7.2°C and lows around -0.6°C (mean 3.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 117 mm of rainfall and 87% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 117 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 219 mm (2024), and the driest just 30 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 87% and average wind speed is 2.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 7°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to -0.5°C over the same span.
September Weather in Macetown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20255.9°C2.2°C-1.5°C10.2°C-4.0°C208 mm88%3.5 m/s2.7
2024 🌧️6.1°C2.5°C-1.2°C11.4°C-4.9°C219 mm90%3 m/s2.6
20238.5°C4.5°C0.4°C12.7°C-3.3°C174 mm86%3.1 m/s3
20228.2°C4.3°C0.4°C14.3°C-4.6°C61 mm85%1.8 m/s3.2
20217.0°C3.2°C-0.7°C15.1°C-4.0°C124 mm87%3 m/s3.1
20206.8°C2.9°C-1.1°C11.4°C-5.2°C174 mm88%3.1 m/s2.9
20197.5°C3.4°C-0.8°C13.1°C-4.4°C56 mm86%2.5 m/s3.5
20188.3°C4.1°C-0.1°C12.9°C-5.3°C97 mm85%2.2 m/s3.3
20177.3°C3.5°C-0.3°C12.7°C-3.6°C125 mm89%2.3 m/s2.8
20169.6°C5.3°C1.0°C13.3°C-4.0°C62 mm85%1.9 m/s3.5
20156.8°C2.8°C-1.2°C11.6°C-5.0°C67 mm86%2.1 m/s3.7
20148.6°C4.1°C-0.4°C13.6°C-3.6°C66 mm84%2 m/s3.7
20137.7°C3.9°C0.1°C11.6°C-4.2°C119 mm85%2.4 m/s3.2
20127.3°C3.8°C0.4°C12.8°C-3.6°C146 mm87%2.7 m/s2.7
20116.3°C2.4°C-1.5°C11.7°C-4.7°C98 mm89%2.5 m/s3.3
20105.6°C2.2°C-1.1°C11.3°C-5.7°C164 mm89%3.3 m/s2.5
20097.5°C3.4°C-0.7°C12.3°C-4.3°C71 mm88%2.5 m/s3.2
20087.8°C4.0°C0.3°C13.7°C-3.1°C160 mm87%2.9 m/s2.7
20077.9°C3.9°C-0.2°C13.0°C-3.9°C115 mm86%2.3 m/s3.4
20067.9°C3.9°C-0.2°C11.0°C-3.4°C117 mm87%3.1 m/s3.2
20058.7°C4.6°C0.6°C12.6°C-4.7°C83 mm86%2.3 m/s3.3
20045.6°C2.2°C-1.2°C9.9°C-4.2°C126 mm89%2.9 m/s3
20035.7°C2.0°C-1.6°C8.6°C-5.2°C146 mm88%2.8 m/s2.7
20026.8°C3.0°C-0.7°C10.8°C-4.3°C143 mm89%3.4 m/s2.4
20019.5°C5.2°C0.8°C11.9°C-3.0°C66 mm85%2.4 m/s3.1
20007.4°C3.5°C-0.4°C12.5°C-4.7°C85 mm87%2.7 m/s3.2
19998.2°C4.2°C0.1°C12.6°C-3.8°C64 mm88%2.4 m/s3.2
19986.9°C3.2°C-0.5°C11.2°C-3.8°C131 mm87%3.1 m/s3.1
19976.4°C2.3°C-1.7°C10.4°C-6.2°C30 mm86%1.7 m/s3.6
19968.2°C4.1°C-0.1°C14.5°C-3.8°C98 mm87%2.3 m/s2.8
19956.0°C2.4°C-1.3°C10.8°C-5.6°C190 mm90%2.7 m/s2.7
1994 ❄️4.0°C0.8°C-2.4°C8.6°C-5.1°C196 mm90%2.3 m/s3.3
19936.1°C2.4°C-1.3°C13.2°C-4.0°C93 mm89%2.7 m/s3.3
19925.5°C1.7°C-2.1°C9.8°C-5.9°C73 mm86%1.6 m/s3.6
19917.0°C3.4°C-0.2°C9.9°C-2.9°C145 mm89%2.1 m/s3
19906.9°C3.0°C-1.0°C11.6°C-3.7°C76 mm87%2.2 m/s3.6
1989 🔥9.8°C5.6°C1.5°C14.0°C-5.2°C41 mm82%1.6 m/s3.5
19888.4°C4.5°C0.7°C13.6°C-4.0°C113 mm88%2.6 m/s2.9
19876.6°C2.7°C-1.3°C11.9°C-3.9°C156 mm89%2.8 m/s3.1
19866.6°C2.7°C-1.2°C11.7°C-4.7°C104 mm87%2.3 m/s3.3
19857.9°C4.0°C0.1°C12.6°C-4.3°C80 mm86%2.6 m/s3.4
19848.3°C4.2°C0.0°C12.1°C-3.8°C118 mm83%1.9 m/s3.4
19836.1°C2.8°C-0.6°C9.9°C-5.5°C209 mm90%2.9 m/s—
19827.0°C3.1°C-0.8°C11.9°C-5.2°C134 mm88%2 m/s—
19815.6°C1.9°C-1.8°C9.1°C-4.1°C134 mm89%3.1 m/s—

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

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Macetown September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Macetown in September?▼

The average high in September is around 7.2°C with lows near -0.6°C (mean 3.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Macetown in September?▼

September averages 117 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 219 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest September on record in Macetown?▼

The hottest September reached 15.1°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to -6.2°C in 1997.

Has September in Macetown 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 7°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -0.6°C to -0.5°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Macetown?▼

September is one of the cooler months of the year in Macetown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 7.2°C daytime highs and -0.6°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Macetown?▼

Not quite — September is the 4th coolest month in Macetown, averaging 3.3°C.

What should I pack for Macetown in September?▼

For September in Macetown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.2°C and lows of -0.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Macetown humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 87% — quite humid.

How windy is Macetown in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 2.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 3.5 m/s (2025).

Which September had the most rainfall in Macetown?▼

The wettest September on record was 2024 with 219 mm. On average, September sees 117 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 Macetown 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.