Johnstown Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Johnstown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
93 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+8.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Johnstown September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnstown, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 11.2°C (mean 17.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Johnstown September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnstown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Johnstown was 2016 — when the month averaged 20.1°C — while the coldest was 1984 at 14.9°C. Typical September days reach 23.5°C with nights near 11.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.6°C→18.0°C+1.4°C
Max Temp23.1°C→23.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp10.0°C→12.1°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

14.0°C–15.8°C5 yr (11%)
15.8°C–17.5°C18 yr (40%)
17.5°C–19.3°C16 yr (36%)
19.3°C–21.0°C6 yr (13%)

Johnstown September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is about average for rainfall in Johnstown, averaging 93 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2018 with 240 mm, while the driest was 2014 at 29 mm.

Johnstown September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Johnstown during September averages 72%. The most humid September was 2018 at 87%, and the least humid was 2005 at 61%.

Johnstown September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Johnstown. The sunniest September was 2007 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1993, 2011 and 2018 at 3.3.

Johnstown September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Johnstown during September is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 0 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Johnstown

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

How September Ranks in Johnstown

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

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

Explore Johnstown Weather by Month

Johnstown September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.6°C16.6°C17.3°C18.3°C18.0°C+1.4°C
Avg High22.9°C22.9°C23.4°C24.4°C24.0°C+1.1°C
Avg Low10.4°C10.4°C11.2°C12.2°C12.0°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain78 mm95 mm96 mm105 mm87 mm+9 mm

Extreme September Records in Johnstown

🔥Warmest September33.6°C2015
🧊Coldest September-0.7°C2000
🌧️Wettest September240 mm2018
🏜️Driest September29 mm2014
🌬️Windiest September0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Johnstown 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 -0.7°C (2000) to a record high of 33.6°C (2015).

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Rainfall in September is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm, with a wettest year of 240 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Johnstown?

One of the best times to visit Johnstown

September is one of the best times to visit Johnstown. Expect days averaging 23.5°C and nights around 11.2°C (mean 17.4°C) — warmer than Johnstown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (93 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Johnstown'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 →

Johnstown Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnstown, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 11.2°C (mean 17.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 93 mm of rainfall in Johnstown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 240 mm (2018), and the driest just 29 mm (2014). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 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 23.1°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 10°C to 12.1°C over the same span.
September Weather in Johnstown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.9°C19.2°C12.4°C29.6°C7.0°C57 mm64%0.1 m/s4.4
202424.1°C18.2°C12.3°C29.0°C6.1°C74 mm74%0.1 m/s4.3
202323.8°C17.9°C12.0°C33.4°C5.9°C76 mm74%0.1 m/s4.3
202222.4°C17.1°C11.8°C30.9°C2.9°C112 mm79%0.1 m/s4
202123.0°C17.5°C11.9°C28.1°C5.8°C155 mm80%0.1 m/s4.3
202024.5°C17.9°C11.3°C31.6°C2.0°C49 mm67%0.1 m/s4.1
201926.3°C19.8°C13.3°C30.8°C7.9°C41 mm71%0.1 m/s4.3
2018 🌧️23.7°C19.3°C14.8°C31.8°C6.5°C240 mm87%0 m/s3.3
201724.5°C18.1°C11.7°C31.6°C4.8°C36 mm70%0.1 m/s4.3
2016 🔥26.7°C20.1°C13.5°C32.4°C6.7°C76 mm66%0.1 m/s4.6
201525.9°C19.6°C13.2°C33.6°C6.6°C94 mm68%0.1 m/s4.3
201424.2°C17.6°C10.9°C31.6°C3.8°C29 mm70%0.1 m/s4.4
201323.5°C16.5°C9.5°C31.6°C2.3°C50 mm69%0.1 m/s4.5
201223.3°C17.1°C11.0°C31.8°C4.0°C115 mm72%0.1 m/s4
201121.7°C17.2°C12.8°C32.7°C2.4°C236 mm86%0.1 m/s3.3
201024.6°C18.1°C11.6°C33.4°C7.0°C133 mm63%0.1 m/s4.4
200922.3°C16.8°C11.3°C28.0°C6.1°C65 mm73%0.1 m/s3.9
200823.8°C17.8°C11.8°C31.4°C6.2°C95 mm73%0.1 m/s4.2
200725.2°C18.3°C11.3°C31.7°C2.9°C42 mm70%0.1 m/s5.1
200619.9°C15.1°C10.3°C26.0°C3.4°C114 mm82%0.1 m/s3.5
200527.0°C19.7°C12.5°C32.0°C4.3°C31 mm61%0.1 m/s4.7
200422.7°C17.5°C12.2°C27.0°C4.0°C231 mm82%0.1 m/s4.2
200321.2°C16.1°C11.1°C25.6°C4.6°C157 mm83%0.1 m/s3.5
200226.1°C19.3°C12.4°C33.4°C6.8°C88 mm62%0.1 m/s4.5
200123.5°C16.4°C9.3°C32.1°C3.0°C57 mm62%0.1 m/s4.7
200022.7°C16.2°C9.6°C30.5°C-0.7°C81 mm70%0.1 m/s4.1
199924.2°C17.5°C10.8°C31.7°C1.6°C107 mm67%0.1 m/s4.2
199825.9°C19.0°C12.0°C33.0°C3.9°C54 mm64%0.1 m/s4.6
199722.2°C16.0°C9.8°C28.6°C3.4°C94 mm71%0.1 m/s4.2
199620.6°C16.0°C11.4°C29.4°C5.3°C223 mm84%0.1 m/s3.6
199523.5°C16.5°C9.6°C30.6°C0.8°C41 mm62%0.1 m/s4.2
199421.3°C15.4°C9.5°C27.3°C5.1°C57 mm76%0.1 m/s4.2
199322.5°C16.6°C10.8°C31.6°C2.2°C122 mm73%0.1 m/s3.3
199222.6°C16.3°C10.0°C28.4°C0.7°C83 mm75%0.1 m/s3.9
199123.9°C16.9°C10.0°C32.6°C2.1°C63 mm62%0.1 m/s4.2
199021.8°C16.1°C10.4°C28.5°C0.5°C110 mm79%0.1 m/s3.8
198922.3°C16.6°C10.8°C29.2°C0.3°C91 mm79%0.1 m/s3.5
198822.2°C15.7°C9.2°C27.0°C3.8°C103 mm74%0.1 m/s4.1
198721.6°C16.5°C11.5°C26.3°C2.9°C134 mm81%0.1 m/s3.7
198624.2°C18.1°C12.0°C29.7°C1.9°C82 mm71%0.1 m/s4.1
198525.1°C18.0°C10.9°C31.3°C3.1°C36 mm62%0.1 m/s4.7
1984 ❄️21.4°C14.9°C8.3°C28.9°C1.4°C41 mm73%0.1 m/s4.4
198324.7°C17.5°C10.3°C32.1°C1.2°C63 mm62%0.1 m/s—
198223.2°C16.8°C10.4°C30.2°C4.3°C67 mm70%0.1 m/s—
198121.2°C15.6°C10.0°C27.1°C2.2°C89 mm76%0.1 m/s—

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

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Johnstown September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Johnstown in September?▼

The average high in September is around 23.5°C with lows near 11.2°C (mean 17.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Johnstown in September?▼

September averages 93 mm of rainfall in Johnstown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 240 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest September on record in Johnstown?▼

The hottest September reached 33.6°C in 2015. The coldest dipped to -0.7°C in 2000.

Has September in Johnstown 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 23.1°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 10°C to 12.1°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Johnstown?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnstown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 23.5°C daytime highs and 11.2°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Johnstown?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Johnstown, averaging 17.4°C.

What should I pack for Johnstown in September?▼

For September in Johnstown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.5°C and lows of 11.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Johnstown humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Johnstown in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.1 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which September had the most rainfall in Johnstown?▼

The wettest September on record was 2018 with 240 mm. On average, September sees 93 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 Johnstown 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.