Burlington Recorded Coolest September in 13 Years
The city saw an average temperature of 61.3 degrees throughout the month of September.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Burlington experienced its coolest September in over a decade during 2026. The city reached an average temperature of 61.3 degrees, falling below the current 30-year climate normal.
Why it matters
Understanding these temperature fluctuations helps put modern weather trends into perspective against historical records. This data serves as a benchmark for local climate monitoring over the past 135 years.
The average monthly temperature of 61.3 degrees was notably lower than the established 30-year climate normal of 61.9 degrees. Burlington recorded only one day with an above-average high temperature, which reached 74 degrees on September 25.
The players
NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the federal agency responsible for updating and maintaining the 30-year climate normals used to track weather trends.
The details
September 2026 ranks as the 49th warmest September in the 135 years of recorded data for Burlington. While the month stayed cool, it remains warmer than the historical average of 59.6 degrees recorded between 1892 and 1989.
Timeline
1892-1989: Historical average September temperature was 59.6 degrees.
2013: Average September temperature was 60.2 degrees.
September 25, 2026: Temperature reached 74 degrees in Burlington.
September 2026: Month recorded 61.3 degree average temperature.
Seasonal Patterns
This month of cooling highlights a departure from the warming trend observed in recent decades that has caused the benchmark for average temperatures to climb. Comparing current data to the NOAA 30-year climate normal thresholds helps place this month in the context of long-term environmental patterns.
Residents can monitor ongoing temperature trends by checking official municipal weather updates. Stay prepared for seasonal shifts as the regional climate continues to fluctuate against established norms.
The takeaway
While September 2026 provided a respite from recent warming trends, it remains part of a broader historical increase in average temperatures. Residents should continue to use current climate normals as a guide for understanding how seasonal weather compares to long-term expectations.
Further reading
Find more details on local weather patterns in Current Conditions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wcax.
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