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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Brooklyn, New York, United States in August

In an average August, Brooklyn sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high79°F
Typical high range74°F to 83°F
Average low70°F
Typical low range64°F to 74°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 90°F 2010-08-31
Lowest 64°F 2007-08-21

Low

Highest 79°F 2006-08-02
Lowest 53°F 1982-08-29

Feels-like

Highest 108°F 2006-08-02
Lowest 53°F 1982-08-29

Humidity

Highest 23.1 g/m³ 2016-08-13
Lowest 7.0 g/m³ 1982-08-29

Wind

Highest 51 mph 2020-08-04
Lowest 5 mph 2017-08-15

Precip

Wettest 14.96 in 2011
Driest 0.98 in 1995

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