Middletown Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Middletown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
105 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+8.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Middletown September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Middletown, with average highs near 26.1°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Middletown September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Middletown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Middletown was 2005 — when the month averaged 23.2°C — while the coldest was 2000 at 18.6°C. Typical September days reach 26.1°C with nights near 15.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.2°C→21.8°C+1.6°C
Max Temp26.1°C→27.1°C+1°C
Min Temp14.2°C→16.5°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.5°C7 yr (16%)
19.5°C–21.0°C20 yr (44%)
21.0°C–22.5°C13 yr (29%)
22.5°C–24.0°C5 yr (11%)

Middletown September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Middletown, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1999 with 287 mm, while the driest were 2005 and 2019 at 15 mm.

Middletown September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Middletown during September averages 73%. The most humid September was 2011 at 87%, and the least humid was 1983 at 63%.

Middletown September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Middletown. The sunniest September was 2007 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 3.5.

Middletown September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Middletown during September is 2.3 m/s. The windiest September was 1999 at 2.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1982, 2011 and 2013 at 2 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Middletown

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

How September Ranks in Middletown

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Middletown Weather by Month

Middletown September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.0°C20.2°C20.6°C21.6°C21.5°C+1.5°C
Avg High25.7°C25.5°C25.9°C26.8°C26.8°C+1.1°C
Avg Low14.4°C14.8°C15.3°C16.4°C16.3°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain95 mm115 mm107 mm104 mm100 mm+5 mm

Extreme September Records in Middletown

🔥Warmest September36.3°C1983
🧊Coldest September4.5°C1992
🌧️Wettest September287 mm1999
🏜️Driest September15 mm2005
🌬️Windiest September2.7 m/s1999

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Middletown have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 4.5°C (1992) to a record high of 36.3°C (1983).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm, with a wettest year of 287 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Middletown?

One of the best times to visit Middletown

September is one of the best times to visit Middletown. Expect days averaging 26.1°C and nights around 15.4°C (mean 20.8°C) — warmer than Middletown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (105 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Middletown'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 →

Middletown Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Middletown, with average highs near 26.1°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 105 mm of rainfall in Middletown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 287 mm (1999), and the driest just 15 mm (2005). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 2.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 27.1°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 16.5°C over the same span.
September Weather in Middletown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.9°C22.3°C16.7°C33.0°C11.9°C80 mm71%2.2 m/s4.4
202427.2°C21.9°C16.6°C30.4°C11.3°C25 mm73%2.4 m/s4.2
202326.9°C21.8°C16.7°C36.3°C11.6°C165 mm75%2.3 m/s4.2
202226.9°C21.4°C15.8°C32.0°C8.5°C90 mm70%2.4 m/s4.7
202126.4°C21.5°C16.7°C30.7°C11.0°C134 mm79%2.4 m/s4.6
202025.3°C20.2°C15.2°C30.9°C6.0°C105 mm77%2.1 m/s4.3
201929.1°C23.1°C17.1°C33.9°C10.5°C15 mm67%2.2 m/s4.7
201826.4°C22.5°C18.6°C33.8°C12.1°C175 mm85%2.3 m/s3.5
201726.1°C21.0°C15.8°C31.9°C9.6°C54 mm74%2.2 m/s4.5
201628.3°C22.8°C17.3°C35.5°C10.3°C133 mm68%2.4 m/s4.3
201528.4°C22.7°C17.0°C34.6°C12.1°C99 mm70%2.2 m/s4.5
201426.1°C20.9°C15.7°C32.7°C9.1°C70 mm73%2.1 m/s4.5
201325.3°C19.3°C13.4°C33.6°C6.1°C39 mm71%2 m/s5.1
201225.5°C20.5°C15.6°C33.6°C8.3°C103 mm74%2.2 m/s4.6
201124.8°C20.8°C16.8°C28.3°C7.5°C202 mm87%2 m/s3.6
201028.3°C22.3°C16.4°C35.3°C10.1°C152 mm66%2.5 m/s4.7
200923.2°C18.9°C14.7°C27.8°C10.1°C126 mm82%2.3 m/s4.1
200826.7°C21.3°C16.0°C34.6°C10.1°C137 mm74%2.3 m/s4.3
200728.2°C22.2°C16.1°C33.2°C9.3°C25 mm68%2.1 m/s5.2
200624.2°C19.4°C14.7°C29.2°C8.7°C132 mm78%2.4 m/s3.9
2005 🔥29.3°C23.2°C17.0°C33.0°C8.2°C15 mm65%2.1 m/s5.1
200426.4°C21.3°C16.2°C29.7°C8.6°C138 mm79%2.3 m/s4.1
200324.5°C20.1°C15.7°C27.8°C7.2°C178 mm84%2.6 m/s4.2
200227.1°C21.4°C15.8°C31.9°C11.3°C108 mm71%2.4 m/s4.8
200125.4°C19.5°C13.7°C29.8°C7.5°C69 mm70%2.3 m/s4.6
2000 ❄️24.0°C18.6°C13.2°C29.5°C5.8°C145 mm78%2.3 m/s4.4
1999 🌧️24.9°C20.1°C15.2°C30.6°C7.4°C287 mm79%2.7 m/s4.2
199828.5°C22.4°C16.3°C33.6°C7.3°C53 mm65%2.3 m/s4.8
199725.3°C19.8°C14.3°C31.2°C6.6°C58 mm69%2.5 m/s4.4
199624.8°C20.1°C15.3°C30.8°C9.3°C135 mm80%2.6 m/s4
199526.2°C20.3°C14.4°C32.8°C7.3°C102 mm66%2.2 m/s4.5
199424.5°C19.0°C13.6°C30.9°C8.3°C81 mm72%2.3 m/s4.6
199325.5°C20.6°C15.7°C34.1°C5.2°C138 mm73%2.4 m/s3.7
199224.6°C19.7°C14.7°C29.7°C4.5°C123 mm76%2.5 m/s4
199125.6°C20.2°C14.7°C33.7°C5.2°C112 mm68%2.3 m/s4.6
199025.0°C19.5°C13.9°C32.7°C5.0°C58 mm72%2.2 m/s4.4
198924.3°C19.7°C15.0°C31.7°C6.0°C143 mm81%2.4 m/s4.2
198824.7°C18.9°C13.2°C29.9°C8.2°C70 mm72%2.1 m/s4.5
198725.5°C20.5°C15.5°C29.2°C9.4°C140 mm77%2.1 m/s4.2
198626.1°C20.4°C14.8°C31.8°C5.9°C44 mm70%2.2 m/s4.3
198526.5°C20.9°C15.2°C33.5°C7.4°C160 mm69%2.1 m/s4.6
198424.8°C18.8°C12.8°C32.0°C6.1°C57 mm70%2.2 m/s4.9
198327.6°C21.2°C14.7°C36.3°C6.3°C77 mm63%2.2 m/s—
198226.1°C20.3°C14.5°C31.2°C9.7°C66 mm69%2 m/s—
198125.4°C19.6°C13.8°C32.4°C5.8°C98 mm69%2.4 m/s—

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

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Middletown September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Middletown in September?▼

The average high in September is around 26.1°C with lows near 15.4°C (mean 20.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Middletown in September?▼

September averages 105 mm of rainfall in Middletown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 287 mm in 1999.

What was the hottest September on record in Middletown?▼

The hottest September reached 36.3°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 4.5°C in 1992.

Has September in Middletown 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 27.1°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 16.5°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Middletown?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Middletown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.1°C daytime highs and 15.4°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Middletown?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Middletown, averaging 20.8°C.

What should I pack for Middletown in September?▼

For September in Middletown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.1°C and lows of 15.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Middletown humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Middletown in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 2.3 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 2.7 m/s (1999).

Which September had the most rainfall in Middletown?▼

The wettest September on record was 1999 with 287 mm. On average, September sees 105 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 Middletown 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.