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Sunset Weather in September

Sunset in September

The short of it: Sunset in September averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 15° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Sunset an average September high of 32°, a low of 15° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-September, 36 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Sunset runs cooler than most and wetter than most in September. Pioneer, 1 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Sunset, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus October
3° colder
Day–night spread
17°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PioneerQueensland1 km S32°15°8.0 mm
WinstonQueensland1 km W32°15°8.0 mm
MenziesQueensland1 km SW32°15°8.0 mm
Soldiers HillQueensland2 km WNW32°15°8.0 mm
Mount IsaQueensland2 km SW32°15°8.0 mm
TownviewQueensland3 km S32°15°8.0 mm
MorningtonQueensland3 km SSW32°15°8.0 mm
ParksideQueensland4 km SSW32°15°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Sunset Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Sunset by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January36°24°112 mm10 km/h13 h 15 min✦
February36°23°96 mm10 km/h12 h 48 min✦
March35°22°66 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April32°19°15 mm11 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
May28°14°7.0 mm10 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°10°5.0 mm11 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°9°3.0 mm10 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°10°4.0 mm11 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
September32°15°8.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
October35°19°21 mm11 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November36°21°32 mm10 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
December37°23°69 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sunset in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sunset in September?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Sunset?

The Almanac gives September 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Sunset in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 53 min in June to 13 h 23 min in December.

Does it snow in Sunset in September?

Hardly — September nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sunset in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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