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Fort Collins weather in September

Average highs of 77°F, lows of 48°F and 1.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

September is Fort Collins’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 77°F and lows of 48°F. That is 8° cooler than August, and 13° above the yearly average high.

Average high
77°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
1.4 in
Wet days
7
Snow
0.70 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:40 AM · 7:10 PM

September across the year

  1. 45°18°Jan
  2. 47°21°Feb
  3. 56°29°Mar
  4. 63°35°Apr
  5. 71°44°May
  6. 82°53°Jun
  7. 87°59°Jul
  8. 85°57°Aug
  9. 77°48°Sep
  10. 64°36°Oct
  11. 53°26°Nov
  12. 44°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in September

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

September is good for

What’s on in Fort Collins in September

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September compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
August85°F57°F1.4 in
September77°F48°F1.4 in
October64°F36°F1.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Fort Collins in September?

Average highs are 77°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Fort Collins in September?

September averages 1.4 in of precipitation over about 7 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Fort Collins in September?

Yes, about 0.70 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Fort Collins in September?

Around mid-September the sun rises about 6:40 AM and sets about 7:10 PM, for roughly 12.5 hours of daylight.

Is September a good time to visit Fort Collins?

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, Ft Collins station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for September 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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