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Apache Junction Weather in September

Apache Junction in September

The short of it: Apache Junction in September averages a high of 39 °C (102 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 12 h 20 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 102° · low 72° · rain 0.8 in. · daylight 12 h 20 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: February & March

September in Apache Junction brings afternoons near 102° and nights around 72°, with about 0.8 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 102° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.8 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 20 min in mid-September, 63 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Apache Junction runs warmer than most and wetter than most in September. Gold Canyon, 7 mi to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

September in Apache Junction, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus August
4° colder, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus October
10° warmer
Day–night spread
29°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 20 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Gold CanyonArizona7 mi ESE102°73°0.9 in.
Queen CreekArizona12 mi SSW101°71°0.7 in.
GilbertArizona14 mi WSW101°73°0.7 in.
San Tan ValleyArizona16 mi S100°71°0.7 in.
MesaArizona16 mi W101°72°0.7 in.
Gold CampArizona16 mi ESE100°73°0.9 in.
Fountain HillsArizona17 mi NW100°72°0.9 in.
San CarlosArizona18 mi WSW101°73°0.6 in.

The Almanac · Apache Junction Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 102° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.8 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Apache Junction by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January68°41°1.1 in.5 mph10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
February71°44°1.2 in.5 mph10 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
March77°47°1.0 in.6 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April85°53°0.3 in.7 mph12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
May94°61°0.2 in.7 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
June103°70°0.08 in.7 mph14 h 21 min✦✦✦
July107°78°1.2 in.7 mph14 h 9 min✦✦✦
August105°77°1.2 in.6 mph13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September102°72°0.8 in.6 mph12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October92°61°0.9 in.6 mph11 h 17 min✦✦✦
November78°48°0.8 in.5 mph10 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
December68°41°1.3 in.5 mph9 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Apache Junction in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Apache Junction in September?

Days average 39 °C (102 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 102° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 0.8 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Apache Junction?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Apache Junction in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 20 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 57 min in December to 14 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Apache Junction in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Apache Junction in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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