Johnson City Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Johnson City

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.0°C
Avg Temp
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20.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
84 mm
Avg Humidity
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68%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Johnson City September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnson City, with average highs near 26.9°C and lows around 14°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

Johnson City September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnson City. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Johnson City was 2019 — when the month averaged 25°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 18.1°C. Typical September days reach 26.9°C with nights near 14°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.3°C→20.8°C+1.5°C
Max Temp26.1°C→27.0°C+0.9°C
Min Temp12.4°C→14.5°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.8°C14 yr (31%)
19.8°C–21.5°C22 yr (49%)
21.5°C–23.3°C5 yr (11%)
23.3°C–25.0°C4 yr (9%)

Johnson City September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Johnson City, averaging 84 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2024 with 227 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 10 mm.

Johnson City September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Johnson City during September averages 68%. The most humid September was 1989 at 83%, and the least humid was 1999 at 52%.

Johnson City September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Johnson City. The sunniest September was 2005 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1987, 1988 and 1989 at 4.

Johnson City September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Johnson City during September is 0.9 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1996, 1999 and 2024 at 1.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 0.7 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Johnson City

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How September Ranks in Johnson City

🔥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 Johnson City Weather by Month

Johnson City September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.5°C20.5°C20.2°C21.4°C20.7°C+1.2°C
Avg High25.9°C27.1°C26.8°C27.6°C26.8°C+0.9°C
Avg Low13.1°C13.8°C13.7°C15.2°C14.5°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain90 mm66 mm88 mm81 mm107 mm+17 mm

Extreme September Records in Johnson City

🔥Warmest September36.0°C2019
🧊Coldest September1.9°C1983
🌧️Wettest September227 mm2024
🏜️Driest September10 mm2019
🌬️Windiest September1.1 m/s1996

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Johnson City 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 1.9°C (1983) to a record high of 36°C (2019).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm, with a wettest year of 227 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Johnson City?

One of the best times to visit Johnson City

September is one of the best times to visit Johnson City. Expect days averaging 26.9°C and nights around 14°C (mean 20.5°C) — warmer than Johnson City's yearly average — with higher rainfall (84 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Johnson City'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 →

Johnson City Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnson City, with average highs near 26.9°C and lows around 14°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 84 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 84 mm of rainfall in Johnson City, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 227 mm (2024), and the driest just 10 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 68% and average wind speed is 0.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.6 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 26.1°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 14.5°C over the same span.
September Weather in Johnson City, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.0°C20.8°C14.6°C30.8°C9.3°C94 mm69%0.8 m/s4.8
2024 🌧️27.7°C21.6°C15.4°C32.7°C7.5°C227 mm69%1.1 m/s4.5
202327.8°C21.5°C15.2°C32.6°C10.7°C51 mm70%0.7 m/s5
202225.9°C19.6°C13.2°C32.9°C4.6°C98 mm71%0.9 m/s4.8
202126.8°C20.5°C14.3°C30.4°C8.0°C64 mm71%0.9 m/s5
202025.7°C19.9°C14.0°C30.6°C4.2°C111 mm76%0.9 m/s4.4
2019 🔥32.1°C25.0°C17.8°C36.0°C13.9°C10 mm58%0.8 m/s5.4
201828.7°C23.6°C18.6°C32.7°C12.5°C131 mm77%0.9 m/s4.2
201726.8°C20.3°C13.9°C31.2°C8.2°C44 mm68%1 m/s4.7
201630.2°C23.3°C16.5°C33.7°C10.7°C49 mm61%0.9 m/s5.3
201527.6°C21.3°C15.1°C33.0°C9.3°C91 mm68%0.8 m/s4.7
201426.6°C20.6°C14.7°C31.6°C7.4°C74 mm75%0.8 m/s4.5
201325.3°C19.2°C13.0°C30.0°C6.7°C67 mm76%0.8 m/s4.7
201225.5°C19.3°C13.1°C32.5°C3.5°C134 mm72%0.9 m/s4.5
201125.5°C19.9°C14.3°C35.2°C8.1°C122 mm74%0.9 m/s4.3
201027.8°C21.1°C14.5°C33.1°C9.5°C85 mm65%0.9 m/s5.1
200925.1°C19.7°C14.4°C29.3°C6.1°C137 mm77%0.8 m/s4.1
200827.5°C20.8°C14.2°C32.4°C7.3°C59 mm69%0.9 m/s4.9
200729.8°C22.4°C15.0°C35.1°C6.4°C39 mm58%0.8 m/s5.2
200623.9°C18.2°C12.4°C28.9°C5.2°C127 mm76%0.9 m/s4.2
200530.4°C22.6°C14.8°C33.7°C7.3°C21 mm57%1 m/s5.5
200425.8°C19.7°C13.6°C31.1°C6.4°C181 mm77%1 m/s4.4
200324.7°C18.7°C12.6°C29.1°C4.2°C92 mm75%0.9 m/s4.9
200229.1°C22.3°C15.4°C34.7°C11.2°C101 mm65%1 m/s4.4
200125.1°C18.2°C11.4°C30.5°C3.0°C58 mm65%0.9 m/s4.8
200026.5°C19.8°C13.0°C31.2°C3.4°C67 mm69%0.9 m/s4.4
199928.0°C20.4°C12.8°C33.9°C4.9°C51 mm52%1.1 m/s5
199830.9°C23.5°C16.0°C35.8°C7.9°C31 mm56%0.8 m/s5.2
199727.1°C20.2°C13.4°C33.7°C7.5°C78 mm63%0.9 m/s4.5
199625.3°C19.1°C13.0°C30.0°C5.9°C104 mm72%1.1 m/s4.3
199526.7°C20.0°C13.3°C32.0°C7.1°C75 mm67%0.9 m/s4.2
199425.7°C19.1°C12.5°C31.0°C7.2°C42 mm67%0.8 m/s4.8
199327.3°C20.7°C14.0°C33.5°C1.9°C80 mm65%1 m/s4.3
199226.7°C20.5°C14.2°C31.5°C2.5°C48 mm71%0.9 m/s4.2
199126.1°C20.2°C14.2°C32.9°C3.0°C81 mm70%0.8 m/s4.1
199027.5°C20.8°C14.2°C33.8°C3.3°C69 mm66%0.9 m/s4.6
198923.8°C18.7°C13.5°C28.7°C2.6°C195 mm83%0.9 m/s4
198826.6°C20.0°C13.5°C31.3°C6.9°C111 mm73%0.9 m/s4
198725.9°C20.0°C14.2°C30.7°C8.3°C115 mm69%0.9 m/s4
198626.2°C20.6°C15.0°C29.9°C10.4°C93 mm76%0.9 m/s4.2
198527.4°C19.9°C12.4°C32.5°C4.7°C20 mm61%0.8 m/s5
198426.6°C19.3°C11.9°C33.2°C5.3°C36 mm59%0.9 m/s4.8
198326.5°C19.9°C13.2°C33.9°C1.9°C52 mm62%0.9 m/s—
1982 ❄️23.9°C18.1°C12.3°C28.8°C6.1°C86 mm76%0.8 m/s—
198126.0°C19.2°C12.3°C32.2°C5.1°C103 mm64%0.9 m/s—

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

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Johnson City September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Johnson City in September?▼

The average high in September is around 26.9°C with lows near 14°C (mean 20.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Johnson City in September?▼

September averages 84 mm of rainfall in Johnson City, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 227 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest September on record in Johnson City?▼

The hottest September reached 36°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 1.9°C in 1983.

Has September in Johnson City 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 26.1°C to 27°C and overnight lows from 12.4°C to 14.5°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Johnson City?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Johnson City and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.9°C daytime highs and 14°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Johnson City?▼

Not quite — September is the 9th coolest month in Johnson City, averaging 20.5°C.

What should I pack for Johnson City in September?▼

For September in Johnson City, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.9°C and lows of 14°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Johnson City humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 68% — moderately humid.

How windy is Johnson City in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.9 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 1.1 m/s (1996).

Which September had the most rainfall in Johnson City?▼

The wettest September on record was 2024 with 227 mm. On average, September sees 84 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 Johnson City 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.