Friday, October 2, 2026 / Eugene
Eugene's September tied for 17th-wettest on record
The city logged 2.76 inches of rain and an average temperature 3.2 degrees below normal.
September felt cooler and wetter in Eugene because it was. National Weather Service figures reported by KLCC show 2.76 inches of rain for the month—1.44 inches above normal and tied for the 17th-wettest September in the city's recorded history.
The month's average temperature was 59.9 degrees, about 3.2 degrees below normal. The Weather Service said Northwest Oregon had not recorded a below-normal September temperature since 2019. This is a look back at the completed month, not a forecast for the weekend; the frozen county snapshot carries the current ten-town forecast.
Field notes
What changed: The completed September climate totals show Eugene was substantially wetter and cooler than normal.
Why it matters: The numbers put a month of noticeable rain and cool weather into the local record instead of leaving it as a vague impression.
Who may be affected: Eugene residents, gardeners, outdoor workers and anyone tracking local climate conditions.