Weather in New York City, New York, United States in August
In an average August, New York City sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 67°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 67°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 73°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2001-08-09
Lowest
62°F
2007-08-21
Low
Highest
80°F
2001-08-10
Lowest
50°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
44°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
24.2 g/m³
2016-08-13
Lowest
6.3 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2020-08-04
Lowest
4 mph
1984-08-03
Gust
Highest
69 mph
2020-08-04
Lowest
9 mph
1992-08-26
Precip
Wettest
11.41 in
2011
Driest
0.92 in
2005
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