September weather forecast
Michigan, USA

September in Michigan acts as a bridge between summer's warmth and autumn's crispness. The month witnesses a noticeable drop in temperatures, with daily averages oscillating between 60°F (15.6°C) to 70°F (21.1°C). This cooling trend becomes more pronounced in the Upper Peninsula and areas bordering Lake Superior, signaling the imminent arrival of fall.

The Great Lakes, having played a pivotal role throughout the warmer months, now begin to mirror the cooler air temperatures. The resultant lake breezes, while still refreshing, carry with them a briskness that wasn't present during the peak of summer. These breezes can be particularly invigorating along the shores and a few miles inland, reminding residents of the seasonal shift.

Rainfall in September tends to be intermittent, with sporadic showers gracing the state. The thunderstorm activity that marked the summer months dwindles, making way for more prolonged, gentler rain episodes. The humidity, which was a defining feature in the past few months, begins its descent, leading to clearer and fresher atmospheres.

Michigan's landscapes undergo a transformative period in September. Cities like Vanderbilt display early autumnal hues, with foliage beginning its vibrant shift from lush greens to fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. The southeastern region of the Lower Peninsula, already a visual treat, becomes an artist's palette, displaying a spectrum of fall colors that attract admirers from near and far.

Transitioning from September to October, Michigan fully embraces the heart of the fall season. The mild conditions of September give way to the cooler, more variable climate of October, with its promise of even more vivid landscapes and preparations for the approaching winter.

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• Detroit - September »
  In Detroit, during September, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. On the first day of September in Detroit, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:06 pm.
• Grand Rapids - September »
  In Grand Rapids, Michigan, during September, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. On the first day of September in Grand Rapids, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:18 pm.
• Warren - September »
  In Warren snow does not fall in June through September. On the last day of September, in Warren sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
• Sterling Heights - September »
  In Sterling Heights in September, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of September in Sterling Heights sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm.
• Lansing - September »
  In Lansing in September, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of September, in Lansing, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.
• Ann Arbor - September »
  In Ann Arbor snow does not fall in June through September. On the first day of September in Ann Arbor, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:09 pm.
• Flint - September »
  In Flint during September, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Flint, during September, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.
• Dearborn - September »
  On the first day of September in Dearborn sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. September brings a visible change in weather in Dearborn as temperatures start to drop, paving the way for the autumn season.
• Livonia - September »
  In Livonia snow does not fall in June through September. In Livonia, during September, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.
• Canton - September »
  On the first day of September in Canton, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. In Canton, in September, during 13 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Westland - September »
  In Westland, Michigan, during September, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. With the onset of September, the average high-temperature in Westland subtly recedes from August's moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C) to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C).
• Troy - September »
  In Troy snow does not fall in June through September. The onset of September in Troy, Michigan, entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C) in August to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C).