Dalton Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Dalton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
101 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Dalton September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dalton, with average highs near 29.3°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 22.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Dalton September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dalton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Dalton was 2019 — when the month averaged 27.2°C — while the coldest was 1989 at 20.9°C. Typical September days reach 29.3°C with nights near 16.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.5°C→23.1°C+1.6°C
Max Temp28.4°C→29.5°C+1.1°C
Min Temp14.6°C→16.6°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–22.0°C16 yr (36%)
22.0°C–24.0°C21 yr (47%)
24.0°C–26.0°C7 yr (16%)
26.0°C–28.0°C1 yr (2%)

Dalton September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Dalton, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 1989 with 285 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 16 mm.

Dalton September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Dalton during September averages 70%. The most humid September was 1989 at 84%, and the least humid was 1999 at 51%.

Dalton September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Dalton. The sunniest September was 2019 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 3.8.

Dalton September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Dalton during September is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2017, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2021, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Dalton

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

How September Ranks in Dalton

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

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

Explore Dalton Weather by Month

Dalton September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.8°C22.7°C22.7°C23.6°C23.0°C+1.2°C
Avg High28.2°C29.5°C29.2°C30.1°C29.4°C+1.2°C
Avg Low15.4°C15.9°C16.2°C17.2°C16.6°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain99 mm96 mm116 mm99 mm96 mm-3 mm

Extreme September Records in Dalton

🔥Warmest September38.6°C2019
🧊Coldest September4.5°C2001
🌧️Wettest September285 mm1989
🏜️Driest September16 mm2019
🌬️Windiest September0.5 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Dalton 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 (2001) to a record high of 38.6°C (2019).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 101 mm, with a wettest year of 285 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Dalton?

One of the best times to visit Dalton

September is one of the best times to visit Dalton. Expect days averaging 29.3°C and nights around 16.2°C (mean 22.8°C) — warmer than Dalton's yearly average — with higher rainfall (101 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Dalton'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 →

Dalton Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dalton, with average highs near 29.3°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 22.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 101 mm of rainfall in Dalton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 285 mm (1989), and the driest just 16 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 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 28.4°C to 29.5°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 16.6°C over the same span.
September Weather in Dalton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202530.7°C23.9°C17.2°C34.3°C13.1°C81 mm66%0.4 m/s5
202430.0°C23.9°C17.8°C35.8°C11.6°C175 mm67%0.5 m/s4.2
202330.8°C23.9°C16.9°C34.5°C11.5°C22 mm66%0.4 m/s5.1
202228.9°C22.1°C15.3°C35.8°C6.6°C85 mm69%0.5 m/s5.2
202127.1°C21.6°C16.0°C30.9°C8.0°C87 mm78%0.4 m/s4.9
202029.0°C22.6°C16.3°C34.1°C8.0°C126 mm73%0.4 m/s4.7
2019 🔥34.9°C27.2°C19.6°C38.6°C15.2°C16 mm58%0.4 m/s5.8
201830.9°C25.4°C19.9°C35.1°C17.3°C182 mm76%0.4 m/s4.5
201728.6°C22.1°C15.7°C33.1°C9.7°C98 mm68%0.5 m/s5.2
201633.2°C25.9°C18.7°C36.6°C8.9°C38 mm60%0.4 m/s5.5
201529.0°C22.8°C16.6°C34.3°C8.9°C87 mm72%0.4 m/s4.7
201430.0°C23.8°C17.6°C34.2°C9.4°C58 mm73%0.4 m/s4.7
201327.9°C22.0°C16.1°C32.0°C10.1°C77 mm77%0.4 m/s5
201228.0°C21.6°C15.3°C35.2°C5.6°C154 mm73%0.4 m/s4.5
201126.5°C21.1°C15.7°C37.9°C10.5°C218 mm75%0.4 m/s4.4
201031.9°C24.4°C17.0°C36.0°C10.5°C57 mm61%0.4 m/s5.4
200927.0°C22.2°C17.5°C30.8°C7.8°C227 mm80%0.4 m/s3.8
200829.9°C23.2°C16.5°C33.7°C10.0°C25 mm69%0.4 m/s4.9
200731.8°C24.4°C17.0°C36.6°C9.1°C66 mm61%0.4 m/s5.2
200628.2°C21.4°C14.7°C32.5°C7.5°C112 mm71%0.4 m/s4.6
200532.1°C24.5°C16.8°C35.3°C10.4°C47 mm63%0.5 m/s5.4
200427.8°C22.0°C16.1°C33.1°C9.6°C209 mm77%0.5 m/s4.4
200327.7°C21.2°C14.8°C32.7°C5.7°C113 mm75%0.4 m/s5.1
200230.5°C24.4°C18.3°C36.9°C14.2°C170 mm72%0.4 m/s4.2
200127.8°C21.1°C14.4°C33.4°C4.5°C85 mm68%0.5 m/s5
200029.0°C22.2°C15.4°C33.5°C5.4°C103 mm68%0.4 m/s4.3
199930.8°C22.5°C14.3°C36.9°C6.3°C31 mm51%0.5 m/s5.3
199832.8°C25.2°C17.6°C37.8°C10.0°C39 mm59%0.4 m/s5
199730.0°C23.2°C16.5°C35.6°C10.5°C134 mm65%0.5 m/s4.7
199627.3°C21.0°C14.8°C32.5°C7.9°C162 mm74%0.5 m/s4.5
199528.9°C22.3°C15.7°C34.5°C9.8°C120 mm72%0.4 m/s4.3
199428.0°C21.4°C14.9°C32.9°C7.8°C85 mm73%0.4 m/s4.8
199330.1°C23.0°C15.8°C36.5°C4.8°C71 mm64%0.5 m/s4.7
199227.2°C21.7°C16.2°C31.5°C5.7°C110 mm80%0.4 m/s4
199129.4°C22.9°C16.3°C36.7°C5.3°C83 mm69%0.4 m/s4.8
199030.1°C23.4°C16.6°C37.5°C5.2°C122 mm67%0.4 m/s5.1
1989 ❄️ 🌧️25.9°C20.9°C16.0°C31.6°C7.5°C285 mm84%0.4 m/s3.9
198827.8°C21.9°C16.0°C31.9°C10.0°C152 mm79%0.4 m/s4
198728.8°C22.3°C15.8°C33.6°C10.1°C84 mm67%0.5 m/s4.4
198629.2°C23.4°C17.6°C33.5°C13.0°C106 mm76%0.4 m/s4.2
198528.4°C21.4°C14.4°C33.4°C6.4°C53 mm67%0.4 m/s5
198428.8°C21.2°C13.7°C35.1°C8.4°C20 mm63%0.5 m/s5
198328.1°C21.8°C15.5°C35.3°C4.7°C77 mm68%0.4 m/s—
198228.2°C21.5°C14.8°C33.0°C7.1°C50 mm71%0.4 m/s—
198128.6°C21.5°C14.4°C32.2°C6.8°C63 mm65%0.5 m/s—

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

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Dalton September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Dalton in September?▼

The average high in September is around 29.3°C with lows near 16.2°C (mean 22.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Dalton in September?▼

September averages 101 mm of rainfall in Dalton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 285 mm in 1989.

What was the hottest September on record in Dalton?▼

The hottest September reached 38.6°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 4.5°C in 2001.

Has September in Dalton 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 28.4°C to 29.5°C and overnight lows from 14.6°C to 16.6°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Dalton?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Dalton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.3°C daytime highs and 16.2°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Dalton?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Dalton, averaging 22.8°C.

What should I pack for Dalton in September?▼

For September in Dalton, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.3°C and lows of 16.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Dalton humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Dalton in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.4 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Dalton?▼

The wettest September on record was 1989 with 285 mm. On average, September sees 101 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 Dalton 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.