Weather in Upper West Side, New York, United States in August
In an average August, Upper West Side sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 65°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 83°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 76°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 65°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 71°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 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
102°F
2001-08-09
Lowest
62°F
2007-08-21
Low
Highest
78°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
45°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
129°F
2005-08-13
Lowest
40°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
22.9 g/m³
2009-08-21
Lowest
5.8 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2020-08-04
Lowest
3 mph
2008-08-15
Precip
Wettest
15.03 in
2011
Driest
1.29 in
1995
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