Fourth warmest September on record for Jersey

Jersey has experienced its fourth warmest September on record in 2026, Jersey Met has reported.

Islanders experienced the warmest day on 6 September when temperatures hit 28C (82F), which was then followed by the wettest day on 7 September with 10.1mm of rain.

Sunshine levels were above average, 215.8 hours of sunshine recorded during the month compared to the 30-year average of 205.7 hours, and the average temperature reached 18.6C (65F) compared to the 30-year average of 16.6C (62F).

The island also experienced half the amount of rainfall it usually does for September with a total of 29.6mm of rain - well below the long-term average of 59.7mm.

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