Pooler weather in September

In September, Pooler sees average daytime highs of 85°F and overnight lows near 69°F, with 4.4 in of rain across 13.4 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.

Highs ease over the month, from about 87°F in the first days to 82°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.

Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of September to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Pooler's 9th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pooler's year-round climate.

Daytime high
85°
4th warmest
Overnight low
69°
9th coldest
Rainfall
4.4 in
13.4 wet days
Daylight
12 h 12 min
6:13 AM – 6:25 PM
Cloud cover
58%
9th clearest
Wind
6 mph
9th windiest
Solar energy
4.78 kWh/m²
Travel score
4.9
out of 10

Pooler is city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States.

Density
294/km²
people per km²
Founded
1838

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in September

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Highs ease over the month, from about 87°F in the first days to 82°F by the end.

A typical September day in Pooler reaches about 85°F in the afternoon and slips back to 69°F overnight — a 15°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 79°F and 90°F. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 4°F cooler than August and about 7°F warmer than October.

50°60°70°80°90°151015202530
Avg high (°F)Avg low (°F)
18772
28772
38772
48772
58772
68671
78671
88671
98671
108671
118671
128570
138570
148570
158570
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178569
188569
198469
208469
218468
228468
238368
248368
258367
268367
278367
288266
298266
308266

How September really feels in Pooler

Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 13 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.

Days feeling ≥ 90°F
13
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ 32°F
0
wind chill below the day's low

The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.

Pooler weather by month

How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°F)Rainfall (inches)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan61° / 41°3.1810.15.4
Feb64° / 44°2.97.810.86.0
Mar71° / 50°3.08.211.87.0
Apr77° / 57°2.97.412.87.3
May83° / 65°2.99.313.66.0
Jun88° / 72°5.817.514.13.7
Jul90° / 74°5.519.213.93.0
Aug89° / 74°6.420.313.23.3
Sep85° / 69°4.413.412.24.9
Oct78° / 59°3.57.611.27.3
Nov69° / 49°2.26.210.47.2
Dec63° / 44°2.97.49.96.0

Cloud cover in September

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 32% of the time in September.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
14852
24852
35050
45050
55050
65050
75149
85149
95248
105248
115248
125248
135248
145248
155248
165347
175248
185248
195248
205248
215248
225248
235347
245347
255347
265347
275446
285446
295446
305446

Chance of precipitation in September

Any precipitation

Pooler gets around 4.4 in of rain over 13.4 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 57% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.

0%20%40%60%151015202530
Rain chance (%)
157
256
355
454
552
651
750
849
948
1047
1146
1245
1345
1444
1544
1643
1743
1843
1942
2042
2142
2241
2340
2440
2539
2638
2738
2837
2937
3036

Humidity in September

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 50% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 79% of them.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)Oppressive (%)Miserable (%)
1025166215
2025176214
3026186113
4026196112
5037205911
6038205910
703821599
803922588
9041023567
10041123566
11041124556
12051224545
13051225535
14051325525
15061325515
16161425504
17161425494
18171425494
19271425484
20271525474
21381525463
22381525453
23491525443
24591525433
256101625413
267101625402
278111625382
289111625362
2910121725352
3010121726332

Wind in September

Winds average 6 mph in September.

Across September, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (mph)Feels
16calm
26calm
36calm
46calm
56calm
66calm
76calm
86calm
96calm
106calm
116calm
126calm
136calm
146calm
156calm
166calm
176calm
186calm
196calm
206calm
216calm
226calm
236calm
246calm
256calm
266calm
276calm
286calm
296calm
306calm

Sunrise & sunset in September

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of September to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days shrink by about 60 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:06 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202530
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
112.76:046:45
212.76:056:44
312.66:056:43
412.66:066:41
512.66:076:40
612.56:076:39
712.56:086:37
812.56:086:36
912.46:096:35
1012.46:106:33
1112.46:106:32
1212.36:116:31
1312.36:126:29
1412.36:126:28
1512.26:136:27
1612.26:136:25
1712.26:146:24
1812.16:156:22
1912.16:156:21
2012.16:166:20
2112.06:176:18
2212.06:176:17
2312.06:186:15
2411.96:196:14
2511.96:196:13
2611.96:206:11
2711.86:216:10
2811.86:216:09
2911.86:226:07
3011.76:236:06

Solar energy in September

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.78 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.49 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 4.78 kWh/m² falls in the middle.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
15.1Bright
25.1Bright
35.1Bright
45.1Bright
55.0Bright
65.0Bright
75.0Bright
85.0Bright
95.0Bright
104.9Bright
114.9Bright
124.9Bright
134.9Bright
144.8Bright
154.8Bright
164.8Bright
174.7Bright
184.7Bright
194.7Bright
204.7Bright
214.6Bright
224.6Bright
234.6Bright
244.5Bright
254.5Bright
264.5Bright
274.5Bright
284.5Bright
294.4Bright
304.4Bright
Planning a trip in September

Hazard calendar for Pooler

In seasonPeak

In September, Pooler sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.

Pooler sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.

Atlantic hurricane
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Is September a good time to visit Pooler?

Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

4.9
Sightseeing
9th-best month of the year
6.3
Beach & pool
4th-best month of the year

September is a reasonable time to visit Pooler for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.

What to pack for Pooler in September

From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In September, Pooler sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 69°F. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.

light clothesrain gearsun protection

Sea temperature near Pooler in September

The nearest coast averages about 82°F in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea at the nearest coast (about 27 mi away) is warmest in August at about 84°F and coldest in February near 58°F.

It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 22 to Nov 16 — about 6.9 months when the water holds above 68°F.

60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecbracingcoolrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°F)Comfort
Jan59Cool
Feb58Bracing
Mar61Cool
Apr67Cool
May74Refreshing
Jun80Warm
Jul83Tropical
Aug84Tropical
Sep82Warm
Oct76Warm
Nov68Refreshing
Dec62Cool

UV index in Pooler in September

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pooler peaks around July 12 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 3 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateHighVery highHighModerateJul 12UV 10Dec 19UV 3
UV index (midday)Level
Jan4Moderate
Feb5High
Mar7High
Apr7High
May9Very high
Jun10Very high
Jul10Very high
Aug9Very high
Sep8Very high
Oct6High
Nov5Moderate
Dec3Moderate

Air quality in Pooler in September

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Pooler is worst in March — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.4× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

0102030JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecGoodModerateGoodMar 1723 µg/m³Dec 158 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan9Good
Feb12Moderate
Mar25Moderate
Apr14Moderate
May14Moderate
Jun15Moderate
Jul17Moderate
Aug15Moderate
Sep11Good
Oct8Good
Nov8Good
Dec7Good
Location & terrain

Where is Pooler?

Pooler sits at 32.1°N, 81.2°W, 20 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Savannah, 8.7 mi away.

Topography around Pooler

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Pooler.

Within 2 miles, the terrain around Pooler has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 95 ft around an average of 36 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 ft.

The land around Pooler is covered by trees (55%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 2 miles, trees (64%) within 10 miles, and trees (60%) and water (22%) within 50 miles.

2 miles
95 ft
10 miles
177 ft
50 miles
374 ft
treesgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwaterwetland
September weather nearby: Savannah 8.7 mi · Wilmington Island 18 mi · Bluffton 24 mi · Hinesville 27 mi · Hilton Head 30 mi · Hilton Head Island 30 mi · Statesboro 39 mi · Brunswick 68 mi

United States travel facts

Power plugs
Type A / B
120 V · 60 Hz
Prices
≈ 100% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$90,027
2025
Happiness
6.8 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
98%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
5.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
12.7
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
Religion
Protestant 47%unaffiliated 23%Roman Catholic 21%Jewish 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Pooler (32.1155°, -81.2471°, elevation 20 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).