Bay Shore Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Bay Shore

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
98 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Bay Shore September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Bay Shore, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 18.3°C (mean 20°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Bay Shore September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Bay Shore. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Bay Shore was 2015 — when the month averaged 21.9°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 18.3°C. Typical September days reach 21.7°C with nights near 18.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.5°C→20.8°C+1.3°C
Max Temp21.5°C→22.4°C+0.9°C
Min Temp17.4°C→19.2°C+1.8°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

18.0°C–19.0°C7 yr (16%)
19.0°C–20.0°C13 yr (29%)
20.0°C–21.0°C18 yr (40%)
21.0°C–22.0°C7 yr (16%)

Bay Shore September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Bay Shore, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2023 with 309 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 14 mm.

Bay Shore September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bay Shore during September averages 78%. The most humid September was 2011 at 88%, and the least humid was 1983 at 71%.

Bay Shore September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bay Shore. The sunniest Septembers were 1984, 2005 and 2007 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 3.7.

Bay Shore September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bay Shore during September is 4.6 m/s. The windiest September was 2010 at 5.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2005 and 2011 at 4.2 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Bay Shore

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

How September Ranks in Bay Shore

🔥3rd 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 Bay Shore Weather by Month

Bay Shore September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.3°C19.5°C20.1°C20.7°C20.8°C+1.5°C
Avg High21.2°C21.2°C21.7°C22.3°C22.4°C+1.2°C
Avg Low17.4°C17.8°C18.5°C19.0°C19.2°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain83 mm102 mm105 mm92 mm113 mm+30 mm

Extreme September Records in Bay Shore

🔥Warmest September28.8°C1983
🧊Coldest September9.9°C1992
🌧️Wettest September309 mm2023
🏜️Driest September14 mm2024
🌬️Windiest September5.3 m/s2010

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Bay Shore have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 9.9°C (1992) to a record high of 28.8°C (1983).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm, with a wettest year of 309 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Bay Shore?

One of the best times to visit Bay Shore

September is one of the best times to visit Bay Shore. Expect days averaging 21.7°C and nights around 18.3°C (mean 20°C) — warmer than Bay Shore's yearly average — with higher rainfall (98 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bay Shore'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 →

Bay Shore Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Bay Shore, with average highs near 21.7°C and lows around 18.3°C (mean 20°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 98 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 98 mm of rainfall in Bay Shore, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 309 mm (2023), and the driest just 14 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 4.6 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 22.4°C and overnight lows from 17.4°C to 19.2°C over the same span.
September Weather in Bay Shore, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.4°C20.9°C19.4°C25.0°C17.3°C55 mm79%4.3 m/s4.5
202421.7°C20.1°C18.5°C24.4°C16.3°C14 mm79%4.6 m/s4.3
2023 🌧️22.5°C20.9°C19.3°C28.7°C14.7°C309 mm81%4.8 m/s4
202222.7°C21.0°C19.3°C27.0°C12.8°C142 mm76%4.8 m/s4.6
202122.9°C21.3°C19.7°C25.6°C15.4°C104 mm82%4.9 m/s4.6
202022.1°C20.4°C18.8°C26.6°C13.4°C54 mm78%4.7 m/s4.4
201922.2°C20.5°C18.8°C23.8°C14.1°C41 mm79%4.5 m/s4.7
201822.7°C21.4°C20.0°C28.5°C16.8°C196 mm86%4.5 m/s3.7
201721.9°C20.1°C18.3°C25.7°C14.3°C62 mm82%4.6 m/s4.4
201622.7°C21.2°C19.7°C26.6°C15.8°C95 mm78%5 m/s4.1
2015 🔥23.6°C21.9°C20.1°C27.1°C16.1°C81 mm79%4.4 m/s4.8
201422.2°C20.5°C18.8°C26.7°C14.1°C51 mm76%4.3 m/s4.5
201321.1°C19.1°C17.1°C25.2°C12.1°C50 mm74%4.4 m/s4.9
201222.3°C20.8°C19.3°C26.9°C15.5°C102 mm75%4.6 m/s4.5
201121.4°C20.1°C18.8°C24.1°C13.1°C144 mm88%4.2 m/s3.9
201022.7°C21.0°C19.2°C27.5°C15.8°C95 mm77%5.3 m/s4.5
200921.0°C19.4°C17.7°C25.0°C12.6°C72 mm77%4.7 m/s4.3
200821.4°C20.0°C18.6°C25.6°C15.3°C186 mm81%4.4 m/s4.3
200722.1°C20.5°C18.9°C25.3°C14.5°C32 mm77%4.3 m/s5
200620.9°C19.4°C17.8°C23.5°C13.7°C91 mm80%4.8 m/s4.1
200523.6°C21.8°C20.0°C26.5°C13.2°C38 mm74%4.2 m/s5
200422.3°C20.6°C18.9°C24.9°C13.7°C179 mm81%4.3 m/s4.4
200321.5°C20.1°C18.7°C23.2°C13.8°C114 mm83%4.8 m/s4.1
200222.0°C20.4°C18.8°C25.3°C15.1°C131 mm81%4.5 m/s4.6
200121.5°C19.9°C18.2°C25.1°C13.0°C81 mm75%4.6 m/s4.7
200020.7°C18.9°C17.2°C25.0°C10.6°C126 mm79%4.7 m/s4.4
199921.9°C20.3°C18.8°C24.3°C12.5°C163 mm81%5 m/s4.2
199822.1°C20.4°C18.6°C25.6°C14.1°C63 mm77%4.5 m/s4.7
199721.1°C19.2°C17.3°C23.9°C12.8°C38 mm78%5 m/s4.4
199621.0°C19.3°C17.7°C26.4°C13.4°C144 mm83%4.8 m/s3.9
199521.3°C19.7°C18.0°C26.1°C14.1°C97 mm73%4.9 m/s4.4
199420.7°C18.8°C16.9°C24.1°C13.2°C89 mm77%5.1 m/s4.5
199321.3°C19.7°C18.1°C26.3°C12.0°C143 mm78%4.8 m/s3.8
199220.5°C18.9°C17.4°C23.3°C9.9°C94 mm80%5.1 m/s3.9
199121.1°C19.3°C17.5°C25.7°C10.7°C116 mm75%4.8 m/s4.3
199020.9°C19.2°C17.5°C24.4°C11.9°C74 mm78%4.4 m/s4.3
198921.2°C19.4°C17.7°C26.3°C10.7°C135 mm80%4.9 m/s4.3
198820.5°C18.5°C16.5°C23.3°C12.6°C80 mm74%4.3 m/s4.6
198721.0°C19.4°C17.8°C24.5°C14.2°C119 mm81%4.5 m/s4.3
198620.6°C18.8°C17.1°C23.7°C11.8°C43 mm76%4.6 m/s4.3
198522.1°C20.2°C18.3°C27.4°C13.6°C72 mm74%4.4 m/s4.7
1984 ❄️20.3°C18.3°C16.3°C23.5°C11.2°C75 mm74%4.4 m/s5
198323.0°C20.9°C18.8°C28.8°C13.5°C74 mm71%4.6 m/s—
198221.1°C19.2°C17.2°C25.6°C14.8°C45 mm77%4.3 m/s—
198120.9°C18.8°C16.6°C25.1°C10.7°C103 mm76%5.2 m/s—

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

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Bay Shore September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bay Shore in September?▼

The average high in September is around 21.7°C with lows near 18.3°C (mean 20°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bay Shore in September?▼

September averages 98 mm of rainfall in Bay Shore, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 309 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest September on record in Bay Shore?▼

The hottest September reached 28.8°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 9.9°C in 1992.

Has September in Bay Shore 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.5°C to 22.4°C and overnight lows from 17.4°C to 19.2°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Bay Shore?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Bay Shore and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 21.7°C daytime highs and 18.3°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Bay Shore?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Bay Shore, averaging 20°C.

What should I pack for Bay Shore in September?▼

For September in Bay Shore, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.7°C and lows of 18.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bay Shore humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Bay Shore in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 4.6 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 5.3 m/s (2010).

Which September had the most rainfall in Bay Shore?▼

The wettest September on record was 2023 with 309 mm. On average, September sees 98 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 Bay Shore 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.