Meriden Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Meriden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
102 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Meriden September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 24°C and lows around 13.4°C (mean 18.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Meriden September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Meriden. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Meriden was 2015 — when the month averaged 21.4°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 16.3°C. Typical September days reach 24°C with nights near 13.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.0°C→19.5°C+1.5°C
Max Temp23.8°C→24.5°C+0.7°C
Min Temp12.2°C→14.5°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.5°C7 yr (16%)
17.5°C–19.0°C17 yr (38%)
19.0°C–20.5°C18 yr (40%)
20.5°C–22.0°C3 yr (7%)

Meriden September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Meriden, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2023 with 233 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 26 mm.

Meriden September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Meriden during September averages 74%. The most humid September was 2011 at 85%, and the least humid was 1983 at 63%.

Meriden September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Meriden. The sunniest September was 2007 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 3.4.

Meriden September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Meriden during September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2021, 2022 and 2023, among others at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2020, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Meriden

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How September Ranks in Meriden

🔥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 Meriden Weather by Month

Meriden September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.8°C18.0°C18.9°C19.7°C19.4°C+1.6°C
Avg High23.4°C23.2°C24.3°C25.0°C24.5°C+1.1°C
Avg Low12.2°C12.8°C13.6°C14.4°C14.3°C+2.1°C
Avg Rain78 mm110 mm107 mm96 mm123 mm+45 mm

Extreme September Records in Meriden

🔥Warmest September35.1°C2010
🧊Coldest September2.1°C2000
🌧️Wettest September233 mm2023
🏜️Driest September26 mm2024
🌬️Windiest September0.6 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Meriden have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 2.1°C (2000) to a record high of 35.1°C (2010).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm, with a wettest year of 233 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Meriden?

One of the best times to visit Meriden

September is one of the best times to visit Meriden. Expect days averaging 24°C and nights around 13.4°C (mean 18.7°C) — warmer than Meriden's yearly average — with higher rainfall (102 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Meriden'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 →

Meriden Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Meriden, with average highs near 24°C and lows around 13.4°C (mean 18.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 102 mm of rainfall in Meriden, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 233 mm (2023), and the driest just 26 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.3 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.8°C to 24.5°C and overnight lows from 12.2°C to 14.5°C over the same span.
September Weather in Meriden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.6°C20.2°C14.7°C28.9°C10.6°C78 mm73%0.5 m/s4.6
202424.6°C19.1°C13.6°C29.6°C10.1°C26 mm74%0.5 m/s4.3
2023 🌧️24.3°C19.7°C15.1°C34.6°C8.5°C233 mm80%0.6 m/s3.9
202223.9°C18.8°C13.8°C29.9°C6.4°C149 mm77%0.6 m/s4.4
202124.1°C19.6°C15.1°C27.8°C9.2°C196 mm80%0.6 m/s4.2
202024.7°C19.2°C13.7°C30.4°C5.0°C57 mm71%0.5 m/s4.4
201924.9°C19.3°C13.6°C30.5°C6.8°C47 mm72%0.5 m/s4.6
201824.5°C20.2°C15.9°C33.8°C8.6°C207 mm82%0.5 m/s3.4
201725.5°C20.3°C15.0°C33.8°C8.0°C62 mm74%0.5 m/s4.3
201625.9°C20.6°C15.3°C32.9°C6.4°C58 mm70%0.6 m/s4.2
2015 🔥27.6°C21.4°C15.3°C34.6°C7.9°C104 mm72%0.5 m/s4.8
201425.1°C19.3°C13.6°C31.6°C7.2°C37 mm70%0.5 m/s4.5
201323.5°C17.7°C11.8°C32.5°C5.7°C61 mm73%0.5 m/s4.6
201223.7°C18.6°C13.5°C31.5°C7.0°C122 mm76%0.6 m/s4.3
201123.7°C19.5°C15.4°C27.0°C7.5°C183 mm85%0.5 m/s4.1
201025.4°C20.3°C15.1°C35.1°C7.9°C82 mm72%0.6 m/s4.3
200922.9°C17.6°C12.3°C28.7°C6.3°C50 mm74%0.6 m/s4.6
200823.6°C18.6°C13.6°C31.6°C7.4°C217 mm80%0.5 m/s4.2
200726.0°C20.0°C14.0°C30.9°C7.5°C52 mm70%0.5 m/s5
200622.1°C17.4°C12.7°C26.4°C6.7°C79 mm81%0.6 m/s4
200527.1°C21.1°C15.1°C33.4°C7.9°C63 mm68%0.5 m/s4.8
200424.4°C19.2°C14.0°C30.5°C7.7°C186 mm79%0.5 m/s4.3
200323.7°C19.0°C14.2°C27.9°C7.7°C119 mm79%0.5 m/s4
200225.3°C19.9°C14.5°C35.0°C8.4°C121 mm74%0.5 m/s4.4
200124.3°C18.6°C12.9°C29.6°C7.2°C99 mm71%0.5 m/s4.7
200023.4°C17.8°C12.3°C30.3°C2.1°C87 mm74%0.5 m/s4.2
199924.0°C19.3°C14.5°C32.1°C8.2°C182 mm79%0.6 m/s4
199825.3°C19.3°C13.4°C30.3°C4.9°C68 mm71%0.5 m/s4.5
199723.6°C18.0°C12.5°C28.3°C4.4°C32 mm71%0.5 m/s4.2
199622.8°C18.3°C13.7°C31.6°C6.7°C154 mm79%0.5 m/s3.6
199523.5°C17.8°C12.1°C29.9°C6.0°C94 mm68%0.6 m/s4.4
199422.3°C17.2°C12.2°C27.6°C8.1°C112 mm74%0.6 m/s4.2
199322.8°C17.9°C13.1°C31.4°C3.3°C140 mm76%0.5 m/s3.5
199222.1°C17.2°C12.2°C27.4°C3.9°C106 mm78%0.5 m/s4
199122.1°C16.9°C11.8°C30.8°C2.5°C141 mm75%0.5 m/s4.3
199023.1°C17.6°C12.2°C29.3°C4.0°C69 mm75%0.6 m/s4.4
198922.8°C17.7°C12.6°C31.8°C2.3°C115 mm79%0.6 m/s4.3
198823.2°C17.2°C11.3°C28.0°C5.8°C69 mm70%0.5 m/s4.7
198722.1°C17.4°C12.7°C27.5°C5.6°C132 mm80%0.5 m/s3.9
198623.2°C17.7°C12.2°C29.3°C5.3°C27 mm70%0.5 m/s4
198523.4°C18.0°C12.6°C29.2°C6.0°C86 mm76%0.5 m/s4.4
1984 ❄️22.0°C16.3°C10.6°C28.1°C5.2°C56 mm70%0.5 m/s4.6
198326.6°C20.0°C13.4°C34.0°C6.2°C57 mm63%0.5 m/s—
198224.0°C18.1°C12.3°C30.5°C9.1°C64 mm72%0.5 m/s—
198123.1°C17.5°C11.9°C29.6°C3.2°C96 mm70%0.6 m/s—

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

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Meriden September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Meriden in September?▼

The average high in September is around 24°C with lows near 13.4°C (mean 18.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Meriden in September?▼

September averages 102 mm of rainfall in Meriden, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 233 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest September on record in Meriden?▼

The hottest September reached 35.1°C in 2010. The coldest dipped to 2.1°C in 2000.

Has September in Meriden 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.8°C to 24.5°C and overnight lows from 12.2°C to 14.5°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Meriden?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Meriden and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 24°C daytime highs and 13.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Meriden?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Meriden, averaging 18.7°C.

What should I pack for Meriden in September?▼

For September in Meriden, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24°C and lows of 13.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Meriden humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Meriden in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Meriden?▼

The wettest September on record was 2023 with 233 mm. On average, September sees 102 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 Meriden 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.