The weather in August in Newark

It's hot in August in Newark with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.

August is a good month to be in Newark for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Newark, New Jersey. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2022, Newark reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 97 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Newark

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Newark. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Newark New York
Average temperature 30°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 97 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Newark with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Newark is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Newark, New Jersey. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Newark

Temperature in August in Newark over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Newark, New Jersey. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Newark

Total precipitation in August in Newark over the years

Daily UV index in August in Newark

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Newark, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Newark by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Newark. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.