United StatesThe weather in August in New York City
It's warm in August in New York City with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for New York City, New York. 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 36°C in 2016, New York City 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 16°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for New York City
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| New York City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 111 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in New York City with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 22°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in New York City is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°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 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in New York City, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in New York City
Temperature in August in New York City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in New York City, New York. 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 New York City
Total precipitation in August in New York City over the years
Daily UV index in August in New York City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in New York City, 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 New York City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.