Elk Grove Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Elk Grove

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
24.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
9 mm
Avg Humidity
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42%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+6.8°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Elk Grove September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Elk Grove, with average highs near 32.9°C and lows around 15°C (mean 24°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

Elk Grove September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Elk Grove. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Septembers in Elk Grove were 1984, 2020 and 2022 — when the month averaged 26°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 19.9°C. Typical September days reach 32.9°C with nights near 15°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.4°C→24.8°C+1.4°C
Max Temp31.9°C→33.6°C+1.7°C
Min Temp14.9°C→15.9°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.8°C2 yr (4%)
20.8°C–22.5°C4 yr (9%)
22.5°C–24.3°C20 yr (44%)
24.3°C–26.0°C19 yr (42%)

Elk Grove September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Elk Grove, averaging 9 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1989 with 67 mm, while the driest were 2008, 2018 and 2020, among others at 0 mm.

Elk Grove September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Elk Grove during September averages 42%. The most humid September was 2023 at 54%, and the least humid was 1984 at 31%.

Elk Grove September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 5.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Elk Grove. The sunniest Septembers were 2008, 2016 and 2018, among others at 6.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 5.3.

Elk Grove September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Elk Grove during September is 1.9 m/s. The windiest September was 2013 at 2.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1982 at 1.6 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Elk Grove

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How September Ranks in Elk Grove

🔥3rd warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Elk Grove Weather by Month

Elk Grove September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.0°C24.1°C23.9°C24.0°C25.0°C+2°C
Avg High31.7°C33.3°C33.0°C32.9°C33.8°C+2.1°C
Avg Low14.3°C14.9°C14.8°C15.1°C16.1°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain26 mm3 mm4 mm5 mm6 mm-20 mm

Extreme September Records in Elk Grove

🔥Warmest September48.1°C2022
🧊Coldest September7.9°C1986
🌧️Wettest September67 mm1989
🏜️Driest September0 mm1987
🌬️Windiest September2.1 m/s2013

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Elk Grove have risen by about 1.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 7.9°C (1986) to a record high of 48.1°C (2022).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm, with a wettest year of 67 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Elk Grove?

One of the best times to visit Elk Grove

September is one of the best times to visit Elk Grove. Expect days averaging 32.9°C and nights around 15°C (mean 24°C) — warmer than Elk Grove's yearly average — with low rainfall (9 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Elk Grove'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 →

Elk Grove Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Elk Grove, with average highs near 32.9°C and lows around 15°C (mean 24°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 9 mm of rainfall and 42% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 9 mm of rainfall in Elk Grove, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 67 mm (1989), and the driest just 0 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 42% and average wind speed is 1.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.9 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 33.6°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 15.9°C over the same span.
September Weather in Elk Grove, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202533.2°C25.0°C16.7°C41.7°C13.5°C6 mm50%1.9 m/s5.4
202434.7°C25.2°C15.7°C41.8°C11.8°C1 mm41%1.9 m/s6
202331.1°C22.8°C14.4°C36.0°C11.6°C7 mm54%2 m/s5.8
202234.6°C26.0°C17.5°C48.1°C13.4°C20 mm42%1.8 m/s5.6
202134.3°C24.8°C15.3°C43.0°C11.7°C4 mm39%1.9 m/s6
202035.0°C26.0°C16.9°C45.9°C13.7°C0 mm40%1.7 m/s5.3
201931.5°C23.3°C15.1°C38.7°C8.3°C17 mm47%2 m/s5.9
201833.0°C23.4°C13.7°C38.4°C9.9°C0 mm42%1.9 m/s6.2
201732.7°C24.8°C16.9°C44.4°C9.4°C3 mm43%1.9 m/s5.5
201632.7°C23.6°C14.5°C38.8°C9.6°C0 mm41%2 m/s6.2
201532.8°C24.5°C16.3°C41.5°C11.6°C2 mm38%1.9 m/s5.6
201432.8°C24.1°C15.5°C39.5°C11.8°C13 mm51%1.9 m/s5.9
201331.0°C22.7°C14.4°C39.7°C9.0°C15 mm50%2.1 m/s5.8
201234.5°C24.2°C13.9°C38.2°C10.8°C1 mm41%2 m/s6.1
201135.1°C25.6°C16.0°C39.9°C12.1°C1 mm41%1.8 m/s6
201033.1°C24.0°C14.9°C41.3°C10.7°C0 mm40%1.7 m/s6.1
200934.3°C25.2°C16.1°C40.6°C9.9°C6 mm40%1.8 m/s5.9
200834.2°C24.7°C15.2°C42.0°C10.6°C0 mm37%1.8 m/s6.2
200730.1°C22.0°C13.9°C40.6°C9.2°C6 mm48%2 m/s5.8
200632.8°C23.6°C14.4°C38.9°C10.6°C1 mm38%2 m/s6.1
200530.6°C21.8°C12.9°C36.6°C10.1°C4 mm45%1.8 m/s6.2
200433.2°C24.2°C15.2°C40.5°C10.1°C6 mm37%1.8 m/s6.2
200334.6°C25.4°C16.2°C41.8°C13.1°C1 mm39%2 m/s6.1
200233.9°C24.5°C15.0°C41.6°C10.5°C0 mm38%1.9 m/s6.1
200133.4°C24.0°C14.5°C38.8°C11.2°C8 mm45%2 m/s6
200032.4°C23.7°C15.0°C41.3°C9.9°C11 mm42%1.7 m/s5.8
199934.6°C24.7°C14.7°C38.4°C11.8°C2 mm38%1.8 m/s6.1
199832.4°C24.0°C15.6°C43.9°C10.8°C12 mm48%2 m/s5.7
199733.9°C25.0°C16.1°C39.3°C12.2°C2 mm41%2 m/s6
199631.9°C22.7°C13.5°C37.3°C10.7°C4 mm40%1.8 m/s6
199533.0°C23.7°C14.4°C39.0°C11.7°C0 mm44%1.9 m/s6.1
199432.4°C23.6°C14.8°C37.6°C11.2°C5 mm43%1.7 m/s5.7
199333.5°C24.1°C14.7°C39.7°C10.1°C5 mm37%1.7 m/s6.2
199233.3°C24.1°C14.9°C37.4°C11.7°C0 mm39%1.8 m/s6
199134.4°C24.9°C15.4°C40.1°C11.3°C1 mm40%1.7 m/s6.1
199033.2°C23.8°C14.4°C38.0°C11.9°C3 mm43%1.7 m/s6.1
1989 🌧️30.0°C21.4°C12.8°C36.0°C9.3°C67 mm50%1.7 m/s5.7
198834.4°C24.5°C14.7°C46.0°C10.4°C1 mm32%1.8 m/s5.8
198734.1°C24.5°C14.8°C41.2°C11.0°C0 mm37%1.8 m/s5.9
1986 ❄️27.7°C19.9°C12.0°C38.7°C7.9°C42 mm51%2 m/s5.7
198528.5°C20.5°C12.6°C35.6°C8.3°C22 mm49%1.7 m/s5.6
1984 🔥34.9°C26.0°C17.2°C40.0°C12.0°C5 mm31%1.7 m/s5.6
198332.8°C24.3°C15.7°C40.1°C12.8°C28 mm44%1.7 m/s—
198230.0°C22.2°C14.3°C39.8°C8.6°C59 mm44%1.6 m/s—
198133.2°C23.9°C14.6°C37.3°C11.1°C9 mm39%2 m/s—

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

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Elk Grove September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Elk Grove in September?▼

The average high in September is around 32.9°C with lows near 15°C (mean 24°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Elk Grove in September?▼

September averages 9 mm of rainfall in Elk Grove, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 67 mm in 1989.

What was the hottest September on record in Elk Grove?▼

The hottest September reached 48.1°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to 7.9°C in 1986.

Has September in Elk Grove 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 33.6°C and overnight lows from 14.9°C to 15.9°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Elk Grove?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Elk Grove and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32.9°C daytime highs and 15°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Elk Grove?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Elk Grove, averaging 24°C.

What should I pack for Elk Grove in September?▼

For September in Elk Grove, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.9°C and lows of 15°C.

Is Elk Grove humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 42% — relatively dry.

How windy is Elk Grove in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 1.9 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 2.1 m/s (2013).

Which September had the most rainfall in Elk Grove?▼

The wettest September on record was 1989 with 67 mm. On average, September sees 9 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 Elk Grove 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.