Around the second week, September starts to commit. The mornings get that crisp, apple-scented chill that makes you want to buy a pumpkin spice latte even if you don’t like them. (It’s the vibes, okay?)
Daytime temperatures settle into a sweet spot: mid-70s to low 80s. That’s “light jacket in the morning, t-shirt by noon, sweater by nightfall” weather. Layering becomes your new religion.
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But don’t get too cozy. The “false fall” is real. You’ll have a 70-degree day, run errands in a flannel, and then—BAM—a rogue heatwave hits like your aunt’s unwanted hug. Humidity spikes, and you’re back to regretting that flannel.
Rainfall: The Plot Thickens
Statistically, September sees fewer rainy days than August, but the rain that does fall is often heavier. Classic September flex: “I’ll rain less, but when I do, I’ll do it dramatically.”
Expect a few days where the sky turns the color of a bruised eggplant. Those are the days you cancel plans, order delivery, and watch three movies on the couch. No shame.
Some places even get the tail end of hurricane season. Not to freak you out, but check your local forecast. If you see a swirling blob on the weather map, maybe don’t plan that beach trip. Just saying.
