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Thompson Weather in September

Thompson in September

The short of it: Thompson in September averages a high of 15 °C (60 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 4° · rain 64 mm · daylight 12 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

September in Thompson brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 4°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from August to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 38 min in mid-September, 144 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Thompson runs about middling and wetter than most in September. Cross Lake 19A, 122 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

September in Thompson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
7° colder, 21 mm less rain
Versus October
10° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cross Lake 19AManitoba122 km S15°6°59 mm
Snow LakeManitoba168 km SW16°5°64 mm
Oxford HouseManitoba186 km ESE15°5°54 mm
Norway HouseManitoba196 km S16°7°57 mm
GillamManitoba207 km ENE14°5°60 mm
Cranberry PortageManitoba258 km WSW16°6°58 mm
Gods RiverManitoba259 km ESE15°6°56 mm
Flin FlonManitoba277 km WSW16°6°60 mm

The Almanac · Thompson Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from August to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Thompson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-18°-28°23 mm13 km/h7 h 37 min✦✦
February-13°-27°14 mm13 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
March-5°-20°30 mm14 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦
April5°-10°32 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
May13°-1°47 mm15 km/h16 h 14 min✦✦✦
June21°7°63 mm14 km/h17 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°97 mm13 km/h16 h 59 min✦✦✦
August22°9°85 mm13 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
September15°4°64 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦✦
October5°-3°48 mm14 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
November-6°-15°31 mm13 km/h8 h 9 min✦✦
December-15°-25°21 mm12 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thompson in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thompson in September?

Days average 15 °C (60 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from August to about 15°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Thompson?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Thompson in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 38 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 2 min in December to 17 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Thompson in September?

Hardly — September nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thompson in September?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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