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Castlegar Weather in September

Castlegar in September

The short of it: Castlegar in September averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 22° · low 8° · rain 36 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Castlegar an average September high of 22°, a low of 8° and some 36 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against August, to near 22°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-September, 113 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates September 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Castlegar runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Ootischenia, 5 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

September in Castlegar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
7° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus October
9° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OotischeniaBritish Columbia5 km SSE22°7°35 mm
GenelleBritish Columbia13 km S22°7°35 mm
FruitvaleBritish Columbia24 km SSE22°6°33 mm
TrailBritish Columbia25 km S22°7°32 mm
WarfieldBritish Columbia26 km SSW22°7°31 mm
MontroseBritish Columbia27 km S23°7°30 mm
RosslandBritish Columbia29 km SSW20°5°32 mm
SalmoBritish Columbia31 km ESE21°6°39 mm

The Almanac · Castlegar Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs fall 7° against August, to near 22°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Castlegar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°76 mm8 km/h8 h 37 min✦
February4°-4°45 mm8 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°64 mm8 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April16°3°54 mm9 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
May21°7°65 mm9 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
June24°10°67 mm9 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
July29°12°32 mm9 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°11°26 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°8°36 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°3°61 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November6°1°86 mm8 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December2°-3°83 mm8 km/h8 h 12 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Castlegar in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Castlegar in September?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against August, to near 22°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Castlegar?

The Almanac gives September 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Castlegar in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 12 min in December to 16 h 14 min in June.

Does it snow in Castlegar in September?

Hardly — September nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Castlegar in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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