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Shipyard Weather in September

Shipyard in September

The short of it: Shipyard in September averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 93° · low 73° · rain 8.0 in. · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & March

Thirty years of records give Shipyard an average September high of 93°, a low of 73° and some 8.0 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 8.0 in., the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-September, 31 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Shipyard runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Guinea Grass, 6 mi to the NE, sees much the same highs.

September in Shipyard, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
about the same, 1.5 in. more rain
Versus October
2° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Guinea GrassOrange Walk District6 mi NE93°73°7.9 in.
August Pine RidgeOrange Walk District7 mi NW93°73°7.8 in.
San FelipeOrange Walk District8 mi W93°73°7.8 in.
CarmelitaOrange Walk District11 mi NE92°74°7.8 in.
San Jose PalmarOrange Walk District13 mi NNE93°73°7.7 in.
Yo CreekOrange Walk District14 mi N93°73°7.5 in.
Orange WalkOrange Walk District14 mi NNE93°73°7.7 in.
Trial FarmOrange Walk District15 mi NNE93°73°7.6 in.

The Almanac · Shipyard Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 8.0 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Shipyard by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January86°64°2.9 in.5 mph11 h 10 min✦✦
February89°66°1.5 in.5 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March91°67°1.3 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April94°71°1.4 in.7 mph12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May93°73°4.4 in.6 mph12 h 58 min✦
June92°74°8.7 in.5 mph13 h 12 min✦
July92°74°6.4 in.5 mph13 h 6 min✦
August93°74°6.5 in.4 mph12 h 44 min✦
September93°73°8.0 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦
October91°72°8.7 in.4 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November88°67°4.8 in.4 mph11 h 16 min✦✦
December87°65°3.5 in.4 mph11 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shipyard in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shipyard in September?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 204 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 93° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 8.0 in., the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Shipyard?

The Almanac gives September 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Shipyard in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 4 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Shipyard in September?

Hardly — September nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shipyard in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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