September weather forecast
Georgia, USA

September in Georgia serves as a turning point, a delicate blend of lingering summer warmth and the refreshing onset of fall. The month sees a noticeable shift in climate, with temperatures gradually descending from their summer peaks. Days are still warm, but nights begin to carry the coolness that hints at the impending autumn.

Drawing a comparison with August, September ushers in a more temperate atmosphere. Early September retains much of August's warmth, but as the month advances and October nears, a noticeable cooling trend emerges. This transition becomes evident, especially during the late afternoons and early mornings.

Rainfall in September tends to be sporadic. The familiar pattern of brief afternoon thunderstorms from the summer months begins to wane, making way for more prolonged periods of rain. These showers, influenced by both residual summer patterns and the approaching fall, are less intense but more consistent. The precipitation aids in tempering the daytime warmth, further emphasizing the shift in seasons.

Athens and Rome, prominent cities within the state, start feeling this pleasant transition most distinctly. While days remain comfortably warm, evenings require lighter jackets or sweaters. Georgia's coastal regions, such as Jekyll Island, benefit from the moderating effects of the Atlantic, ensuring that extreme temperatures are kept at bay. In contrast, the state's northern precincts, encompassing regions like Dahlonega near the Blue Ridge Mountains, witness a more pronounced drop in temperatures. The cooler breezes and changing foliage signal the approaching fall festivities.

September's evolving climate sets the stage for an array of outdoor activities. While water activities remain popular in the early part of the month, hiking, apple picking, and other fall-centric events start to gain traction. The changing foliage, especially in the northern parts of Georgia, becomes a significant attraction, pulling in visitors eager to witness the state's vibrant autumnal display.

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• Atlanta - September »
  September's arrival in Atlanta registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84.2°F (29°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In Atlanta in September, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Augusta - September »
  The month with the least rainfall in Augusta is September, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. September represents the advent of fall in Augusta, with temperatures beginning to decrease appreciably from thirty consecutive days of summer heat.
• Columbus - September »
  The month with the least rainfall in Columbus is September, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. On the first day of September in Columbus, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 8:04 pm.
• Savannah - September »
  In Savannah, Georgia, during September, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. On the first day of September in Savannah sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:48 pm.
• Athens - September »
  In Athens, in September, during 12.2 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. September is the month with the least rainfall in Athens, Georgia.
• Sandy Springs - September »
  On the first day of September in Sandy Springs sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. September ushers in a minute temperature change in Sandy Springs, with average high-temperatures reducing from August's hot 89.6°F (32°C) to a moderately hot 84°F (28.9°C).
• Macon - September »
  In Macon, in September, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Macon, in September, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Roswell - September »
  In Roswell during September, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. The shift from August to September in Roswell includes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature, lightly dropping from a hot 89.4°F (31.9°C) to a warm 83.8°F (28.8°C).
• Albany - September »
  In Albany during September, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In September, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).
• Johns Creek - September »
  In Johns Creek, September's average high-temperature stands at a warm 81°F (27.2°C), closely related to the preceding month. What time are sunrise and sunset in September in Johns Creek?
• Warner Robins - September »
  The months with the least rainfall in Warner Robins are September and November Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of rain. September and November are months with the least rain in Warner Robins when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of rain.
• Alpharetta - September »
  In Alpharetta, during September, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. On the first day of September in Alpharetta, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm.