Morristown Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Morristown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.2°C
Avg Temp
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20.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
92 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+7.1°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Morristown September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Morristown September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest September in Morristown was 2019 — when the month averaged 24.8°C — while the coldest was 2001 at 18.3°C. Typical September days reach 26.8°C with nights near 14.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.3°C→20.7°C+1.4°C
Max Temp26.1°C→26.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp12.5°C→14.6°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°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%)

Morristown September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Morristown, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2024 with 235 mm, while the driest was 2019 at 14 mm.

Morristown September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Morristown during September averages 70%. The most humid September was 1989 at 84%, and the least humid was 1999 at 50%.

Morristown September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Morristown. The sunniest Septembers were 2005 and 2019 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 3.9.

Morristown September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Morristown during September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest September was 1999 at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2023 at 0.4 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Morristown

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

How September Ranks in Morristown

🔥4th warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Morristown Weather by Month

Morristown September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.6°C20.5°C20.3°C21.4°C20.6°C+1°C
Avg High26.0°C27.1°C26.8°C27.5°C26.6°C+0.6°C
Avg Low13.3°C14.0°C13.9°C15.3°C14.6°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain89 mm71 mm103 mm90 mm114 mm+25 mm

Extreme September Records in Morristown

🔥Warmest September36.0°C1998
🧊Coldest September2.3°C1983
🌧️Wettest September235 mm2024
🏜️Driest September14 mm2019
🌬️Windiest September0.7 m/s1999

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Morristown 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 2.3°C (1983) to a record high of 36°C (1998).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 92 mm, with a wettest year of 235 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Morristown?

One of the best times to visit Morristown

September is one of the best times to visit Morristown. Expect days averaging 26.8°C and nights around 14.2°C (mean 20.5°C) — warmer than Morristown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (92 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Morristown'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 →

Morristown Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown, with average highs near 26.8°C and lows around 14.2°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 92 mm of rainfall in Morristown, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 235 mm (2024), and the driest just 14 mm (2019). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 0.5 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 1.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 26.8°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.6°C over the same span.
September Weather in Morristown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202526.8°C20.8°C14.9°C29.9°C9.3°C103 mm71%0.5 m/s4.8
2024 🌧️27.6°C21.6°C15.7°C32.5°C7.9°C235 mm70%0.6 m/s4.4
202327.6°C21.4°C15.2°C31.4°C10.8°C48 mm71%0.4 m/s5
202226.3°C19.8°C13.3°C33.0°C3.8°C92 mm70%0.6 m/s4.8
202125.7°C19.9°C14.1°C29.7°C7.7°C71 mm75%0.5 m/s4.8
202025.5°C19.8°C14.2°C30.2°C5.6°C138 mm78%0.5 m/s4.5
2019 🔥31.8°C24.8°C17.9°C35.9°C13.6°C14 mm60%0.5 m/s5.5
201828.6°C23.6°C18.5°C32.2°C13.4°C137 mm78%0.5 m/s4.2
201726.4°C20.1°C13.7°C30.8°C7.7°C57 mm69%0.6 m/s4.7
201630.1°C23.4°C16.8°C33.8°C9.8°C38 mm61%0.5 m/s5.3
201527.7°C21.5°C15.2°C32.6°C7.7°C92 mm69%0.5 m/s4.8
201426.9°C21.0°C15.1°C31.6°C6.5°C71 mm75%0.5 m/s4.6
201325.3°C19.4°C13.5°C30.0°C6.8°C88 mm77%0.5 m/s4.8
201225.5°C19.4°C13.3°C33.0°C3.0°C137 mm73%0.5 m/s4.5
201125.2°C19.7°C14.3°C35.5°C7.8°C152 mm75%0.5 m/s4.1
201027.8°C21.3°C14.8°C33.3°C9.3°C119 mm66%0.6 m/s5.2
200924.8°C19.8°C14.9°C29.0°C6.3°C168 mm79%0.5 m/s3.9
200827.5°C20.9°C14.3°C32.1°C6.6°C43 mm69%0.5 m/s4.9
200729.6°C22.4°C15.2°C33.7°C7.3°C45 mm59%0.5 m/s5.2
200624.3°C18.5°C12.6°C29.4°C5.6°C134 mm76%0.5 m/s4.1
200529.9°C22.4°C15.0°C33.4°C8.4°C30 mm60%0.6 m/s5.5
200425.6°C19.6°C13.7°C30.8°C6.8°C200 mm78%0.6 m/s4.5
200325.3°C19.0°C12.8°C30.2°C4.7°C101 mm73%0.6 m/s4.8
200228.8°C22.2°C15.6°C34.2°C11.3°C141 mm69%0.5 m/s4.4
2001 ❄️24.8°C18.3°C11.8°C30.5°C3.2°C82 mm67%0.5 m/s4.9
200027.0°C20.2°C13.4°C31.9°C4.3°C81 mm68%0.6 m/s4.4
199928.1°C20.4°C12.8°C33.3°C5.2°C47 mm50%0.7 m/s5.1
199831.0°C23.6°C16.3°C36.0°C8.1°C32 mm56%0.5 m/s5.3
199727.6°C20.7°C13.8°C33.4°C7.7°C92 mm64%0.6 m/s4.6
199625.2°C19.2°C13.2°C29.7°C6.7°C99 mm72%0.6 m/s4.2
199526.7°C20.1°C13.6°C31.5°C7.7°C71 mm70%0.5 m/s4.2
199425.5°C19.1°C12.6°C31.3°C7.0°C56 mm71%0.5 m/s4.8
199327.3°C20.6°C13.9°C33.9°C2.3°C95 mm67%0.6 m/s4.3
199226.5°C20.4°C14.4°C30.7°C2.9°C72 mm75%0.5 m/s4.2
199125.8°C20.1°C14.4°C32.5°C3.8°C72 mm72%0.5 m/s4.3
199027.4°C21.0°C14.5°C33.8°C4.0°C79 mm66%0.6 m/s4.7
198923.8°C18.7°C13.7°C28.5°C3.8°C223 mm84%0.5 m/s4.1
198826.6°C20.2°C13.8°C31.1°C6.6°C103 mm74%0.5 m/s4
198726.1°C20.2°C14.3°C30.7°C8.7°C111 mm69%0.6 m/s4.1
198626.7°C21.0°C15.3°C30.3°C10.5°C82 mm76%0.5 m/s4.2
198526.9°C19.6°C12.3°C31.6°C5.5°C27 mm64%0.5 m/s5
198426.3°C19.1°C11.9°C32.0°C5.5°C28 mm62%0.6 m/s4.7
198326.5°C19.9°C13.3°C33.3°C2.3°C58 mm65%0.6 m/s—
198224.7°C18.7°C12.7°C29.0°C6.0°C69 mm74%0.5 m/s—
198126.2°C19.2°C12.3°C32.6°C5.4°C100 mm64%0.6 m/s—

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

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Morristown September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Morristown in September?▼

The average high in September is around 26.8°C with lows near 14.2°C (mean 20.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Morristown in September?▼

September averages 92 mm of rainfall in Morristown, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 235 mm in 2024.

What was the hottest September on record in Morristown?▼

The hottest September reached 36°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to 2.3°C in 1983.

Has September in Morristown 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 26.1°C to 26.8°C and overnight lows from 12.5°C to 14.6°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Morristown?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Morristown and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.8°C daytime highs and 14.2°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Morristown?▼

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

What should I pack for Morristown in September?▼

For September in Morristown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.8°C and lows of 14.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Morristown humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Morristown in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.5 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.7 m/s (1999).

Which September had the most rainfall in Morristown?▼

The wettest September on record was 2024 with 235 mm. On average, September sees 92 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 Morristown 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.