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Weather · September

Staten Island weather in September

Average highs of 78°F, lows of 61°F and 3.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Staten Island’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 78°F and lows of 61°F. That is 7° cooler than August, and 14° above the yearly average high.

Average high
78°F
Average low
61°F
Precipitation
3.8 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
6:36 AM · 7:07 PM

September across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in September

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 9 days this month.

September is good for

What’s on in Staten Island in September

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September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August85°F68°F4.2 in
September78°F61°F3.8 in
October66°F49°F3.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Staten Island in September?

Average highs are 78°F and average lows 61°F, for a daily mean of 69°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Staten Island in September?

September averages 3.8 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Staten Island in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:36 AM and sets about 7:07 PM, for roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Staten Island?

Yes. September is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (7.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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