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Powell River Weather in September

Powell River in September

The short of it: Powell River in September averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 31 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 11° · rain 57 mm · daylight 12 h 31 min

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

Thirty years of records give Powell River an average September high of 19°, a low of 11° and some 57 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 31 min in mid-September, 115 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates September 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Powell River runs cooler than most and about as wet in September. Myrtle Point, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

September in Powell River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 11 mm more rain
Versus October
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 31 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Myrtle PointBritish Columbia5 km SE19°11°59 mm
SliammonBritish Columbia9 km NW19°11°62 mm
ComoxBritish Columbia34 km WSW20°10°55 mm
Hornby IslandBritish Columbia35 km SSW19°10°50 mm
RoystonBritish Columbia37 km SW20°9°54 mm
Denman Island Trust AreaBritish Columbia37 km SSW19°10°53 mm
CourtenayBritish Columbia37 km WSW20°10°58 mm
Union BayBritish Columbia38 km SW19°9°55 mm

The Almanac · Powell River Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Powell River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°2°171 mm12 km/h8 h 33 min✦
February8°2°84 mm10 km/h10 h 1 min✦
March10°3°101 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April13°5°78 mm12 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦
May17°9°62 mm11 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June20°12°56 mm12 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
July23°14°32 mm11 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°46 mm10 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
September19°11°57 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
October13°7°126 mm11 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦
November9°4°175 mm13 km/h8 h 58 min✦
December7°2°146 mm12 km/h8 h 7 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Powell River in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Powell River in September?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 19°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Powell River?

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

How long are the days in Powell River in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 31 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Powell River in September?

Hardly — September nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Powell River in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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