Lake Stevens Weather in September (1981–2025)

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September at a Glance in Lake Stevens

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.3°C
Avg Temp
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14.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
83 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Lake Stevens September Weather Overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Lake Stevens, with average highs near 19°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 14.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Lake Stevens September Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Lake Stevens. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Septembers in Lake Stevens were 1990 and 2020 — when the month averaged 16.3°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 11.5°C. Typical September days reach 19°C with nights near 9.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.7°C→14.5°C+1.8°C
Max Temp17.6°C→19.1°C+1.5°C
Min Temp7.8°C→9.8°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–12.5°C5 yr (11%)
12.5°C–14.0°C16 yr (36%)
14.0°C–15.5°C14 yr (31%)
15.5°C–17.0°C10 yr (22%)

Lake Stevens September Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

September is one of the drier months in Lake Stevens, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest September on record was 2013 with 224 mm, while the driest was 2022 at 9 mm.

Lake Stevens September Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lake Stevens during September averages 79%. The most humid September was 2025 at 89%, and the least humid was 1987 at 70%.

Lake Stevens September Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

September receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lake Stevens. The sunniest Septembers were 1989, 1999 and 2012 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2019 at 3.3.

Lake Stevens September Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lake Stevens during September is 0.3 m/s. The windiest Septembers were 1990, 1993 and 2012 at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2019, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What September Feels Like in Lake Stevens

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How September Ranks in Lake Stevens

🔥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 Lake Stevens Weather by Month

Lake Stevens September Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.3°C14.8°C13.9°C14.3°C14.8°C+1.5°C
Avg High18.4°C19.9°C18.7°C18.9°C19.5°C+1.1°C
Avg Low8.3°C9.7°C9.2°C9.7°C10.0°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain88 mm64 mm76 mm97 mm97 mm+9 mm

Extreme September Records in Lake Stevens

🔥Warmest September35.2°C1988
🧊Coldest September0.4°C1983
🌧️Wettest September224 mm2013
🏜️Driest September9 mm2022
🌬️Windiest September0.4 m/s1990

Key Insights for September

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September temperatures in Lake Stevens have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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September has ranged from a record low of 0.4°C (1983) to a record high of 35.2°C (1988).

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Rainfall in September is one of the drier months, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 224 mm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Lake Stevens?

One of the best times to visit Lake Stevens

September is one of the best times to visit Lake Stevens. Expect days averaging 19°C and nights around 9.3°C (mean 14.2°C) — warmer than Lake Stevens's yearly average — with higher rainfall (83 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Lake Stevens'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 →

Lake Stevens Weather in September — In Depth

☀️ September climate overview

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Lake Stevens, with average highs near 19°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 14.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in September

September averages 83 mm of rainfall in Lake Stevens, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest September on record saw 224 mm (2013), and the driest just 9 mm (2022). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.6°C to 19.1°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 9.8°C over the same span.
September Weather in Lake Stevens, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.8°C13.8°C9.7°C27.1°C5.5°C121 mm89%0.2 m/s3.9
202418.3°C13.8°C9.3°C33.6°C2.8°C66 mm86%0.2 m/s3.8
202319.1°C14.3°C9.6°C27.6°C3.0°C95 mm80%0.3 m/s4
202221.4°C16.1°C10.8°C30.2°C7.5°C9 mm76%0.3 m/s4.4
202118.9°C14.3°C9.7°C27.1°C6.1°C170 mm80%0.3 m/s3.6
202021.3°C16.3°C11.2°C32.8°C7.7°C121 mm80%0.3 m/s3.7
201917.6°C13.8°C9.9°C28.5°C1.2°C125 mm85%0.2 m/s3.3
201818.0°C13.5°C9.0°C27.6°C6.0°C83 mm81%0.3 m/s3.7
201720.4°C15.6°C10.8°C29.7°C5.4°C54 mm75%0.3 m/s3.8
201617.5°C13.3°C9.0°C24.9°C5.5°C77 mm82%0.3 m/s4
201517.5°C13.0°C8.4°C28.5°C3.8°C74 mm81%0.3 m/s3.8
201420.4°C15.3°C10.2°C31.0°C5.6°C94 mm78%0.3 m/s4.1
2013 🌧️19.0°C14.8°C10.5°C33.1°C5.4°C224 mm86%0.2 m/s3.4
201220.6°C15.0°C9.4°C29.4°C3.4°C11 mm73%0.4 m/s4.6
201120.6°C15.5°C10.4°C29.3°C6.8°C63 mm76%0.3 m/s4
201017.4°C13.4°C9.5°C24.5°C6.3°C170 mm88%0.2 m/s3.4
200920.2°C15.0°C9.8°C30.3°C3.4°C91 mm77%0.3 m/s4.1
200819.6°C14.1°C8.7°C30.9°C2.7°C33 mm77%0.3 m/s4.1
200717.1°C12.8°C8.4°C28.1°C4.0°C74 mm82%0.3 m/s3.7
200619.8°C14.8°C9.9°C31.6°C4.8°C56 mm74%0.3 m/s4.3
200516.9°C12.7°C8.4°C21.4°C5.0°C104 mm80%0.3 m/s4.2
200416.4°C12.7°C9.0°C21.8°C5.0°C151 mm87%0.2 m/s3.6
200320.8°C15.5°C10.2°C30.3°C5.7°C54 mm73%0.3 m/s4.2
200218.7°C13.8°C8.9°C25.5°C4.0°C44 mm77%0.3 m/s4.2
200118.9°C14.2°C9.6°C26.3°C4.8°C32 mm79%0.3 m/s3.9
200018.1°C13.3°C8.6°C27.7°C1.8°C124 mm81%0.3 m/s3.8
199919.4°C13.9°C8.4°C28.3°C2.3°C28 mm74%0.3 m/s4.6
199820.6°C15.6°C10.6°C27.2°C6.5°C25 mm76%0.3 m/s4.5
199720.0°C15.1°C10.3°C30.7°C6.4°C175 mm83%0.3 m/s3.8
199616.7°C12.4°C8.1°C27.6°C2.2°C114 mm84%0.3 m/s3.7
199520.9°C15.8°C10.8°C28.0°C6.2°C74 mm77%0.3 m/s4.4
199420.6°C15.6°C10.6°C27.7°C6.2°C64 mm76%0.3 m/s4
199320.6°C15.2°C9.8°C28.6°C2.7°C17 mm73%0.4 m/s4.5
199217.0°C12.5°C7.9°C25.4°C2.6°C120 mm80%0.3 m/s4
199120.7°C15.3°C9.9°C29.0°C5.0°C10 mm76%0.3 m/s4.4
1990 🔥22.0°C16.3°C10.7°C28.6°C7.1°C15 mm73%0.4 m/s4.2
198921.3°C15.2°C9.1°C28.5°C4.8°C17 mm71%0.3 m/s4.6
198819.2°C13.8°C8.3°C35.2°C2.8°C121 mm76%0.3 m/s3.8
198721.5°C15.9°C10.3°C29.1°C4.9°C32 mm70%0.3 m/s4.1
198615.9°C11.7°C7.5°C23.7°C3.8°C109 mm81%0.3 m/s3.8
198517.1°C11.9°C6.7°C23.9°C3.1°C109 mm77%0.3 m/s3.9
198416.9°C12.2°C7.5°C22.7°C2.6°C98 mm79%0.3 m/s3.6
1983 ❄️16.2°C11.5°C6.8°C23.1°C0.4°C101 mm81%0.3 m/s—
198219.0°C14.0°C9.1°C30.5°C4.0°C93 mm80%0.3 m/s—
198118.9°C13.9°C9.0°C32.1°C4.3°C116 mm80%0.3 m/s—

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

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Lake Stevens September Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lake Stevens in September?▼

The average high in September is around 19°C with lows near 9.3°C (mean 14.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lake Stevens in September?▼

September averages 83 mm of rainfall in Lake Stevens, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 224 mm in 2013.

What was the hottest September on record in Lake Stevens?▼

The hottest September reached 35.2°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 0.4°C in 1983.

Has September in Lake Stevens 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.6°C to 19.1°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 9.8°C over the same span.

Is September a good time to visit Lake Stevens?▼

September is one of the warmer months of the year in Lake Stevens and one of the drier months, so plan for around 19°C daytime highs and 9.3°C at night.

Is September the coldest month in Lake Stevens?▼

Not quite — September is the 10th coolest month in Lake Stevens, averaging 14.2°C.

What should I pack for Lake Stevens in September?▼

For September in Lake Stevens, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19°C and lows of 9.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lake Stevens humid in September?▼

Relative humidity in September averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Lake Stevens in September?▼

Average wind speed in September is 0.3 m/s. The windiest September on record averaged 0.4 m/s (1990).

Which September had the most rainfall in Lake Stevens?▼

The wettest September on record was 2013 with 224 mm. On average, September sees 83 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 Lake Stevens 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.