Weather on September 16 at Big Bend
Big Bend National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Alpine, TX
Elevation Note: Big Bend sits at 3,800 ft. Expect temperatures 13°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Alpine, TX at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
September 16th in Big Bend National Park (via Alpine, TX) typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 58°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest September 16th was in 1997 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (53°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of September 16th dates historically, with the wettest September 16th recording 2.79" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for September 16th in Big Bend? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82°F | 61°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 88°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 59°F | 2.79" | -- |
| 2022 | 87°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 63°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 57°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 91°F | 61°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2016 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 95°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 60°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2012 | 64°F | 52°F | 0.91" | 0" |
| 2011 | 75°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 63°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2009 | 88°F | 56°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 2008 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 81°F | 61°F | 2.59" | 0" |
| 2000 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 93°F | 69°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1996 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 78°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 69°F | 57°F | 2.13" | 0" |
| 1989 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 88°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 90°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 57°F | 48°F | 1.65" | 0" |
| 1978 | 86°F | 62°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1977 | 89°F | 63°F | 1.55" | 0" |
| 1976 | 80°F | 57°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1975 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 75°F | 60°F | 1.47" | 0" |
| 1973 | 86°F | 56°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 1972 | 83°F | 57°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1971 | 87°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |