HOUSTON – September is finally here! Football is back, stores are decked out for Halloween and our weather will start to change! We’re even tracking our first cold front. Here’s what we can expect to see this month.
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If you’re seeking out cooler weather, we do expect a gradual cooling in September. Our average high drops to 88° by the end of the month. Our average low drops to 67° - thank goodness!
Even though we expect our temperatures to cool seasonally, the Climate Prediction Center expects most of the United States to be above average through the month.
Here in Houston, we are not guaranteed to see any crisp fall weather this month. Last year we didn’t see any highs in September below 90°. As a reminder, our latest 100° day was September 27th after Hurricane Rita. Sheesh!
Through the month you will start to notice our sunsets getting much earlier. By the end of the month, sunset is at 7:07 p.m., which means we will have lost about 51 minutes of daylight.
The full moon this month falls on September 17th. This is called the “harvest moon” because it’s the full moon closest to the Autumnal equinox. The Autumnal Equinox is the astronomical start to fall! This year it falls on Sunday, September 22nd at 7:43 a.m., this is when the sun is directly above the equator.
Another trait of September is hurricanes. The peak of hurricane season is just around the corner. The statistical peak is on September 10th. This does not mean we will have a tropical system on that day (and we’re not forecasting it) but it is the day we are most likely to have a named storm in the Atlantic Basin.
Make sure you stay up to date with our forecast through the hurricane season. To be best prepared, check out our 2024 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide.
Have a wonderful September!