August weather in New York, NY
The average temperature in New York in August is 76.1°F (68.9°F–83.3°F). Average precipitation: 3.92 inches.
August is a summer month in New York, and is warmer than the annual average of 55.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 37m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
83.3°F
Avg Low
68.9°F
Precipitation
3.92 in
Daylight
13h 37m
August records in New York
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 99.0°F (2006) | 61.0°F (1964) | 2.65 in (1971) |
| August 2 | 100.9°F (1975) | 64.0°F (1959) | 1.22 in (2002) |
| August 3 | 99.0°F (2006) | 60.1°F (1964) | 1.80 in (1950) |
| August 4 | 95.0°F (1995) | 59.0°F (1964) | 1.83 in (1957) |
| August 5 | 95.0°F (1989) | 60.1°F (1959) | 1.56 in (1994) |
| August 6 | 91.9°F (1977) | 57.0°F (1994) | 2.85 in (1990) |
| August 7 | 96.1°F (2001) | 61.0°F (1975) | 1.46 in (1962) |
| August 8 | 98.1°F (2001) | 57.9°F (1989) | 1.23 in (1976) |
| August 9 | 100.9°F (2001) | 60.1°F (1962) | 3.00 in (1976) |
| August 10 | 96.1°F (2001) | 57.0°F (1962) | 1.41 in (2001) |
| August 11 | 91.9°F (1977) | 55.9°F (1962) | 1.78 in (1989) |
| August 12 | 93.0°F (1988) | 55.0°F (1979) | 5.50 in (1955) |
| August 13 | 93.9°F (2002) | 55.9°F (1979) | 1.95 in (1949) |
| August 14 | 95.0°F (1988) | 55.9°F (1964) | 1.44 in (2001) |
| August 15 | 97.0°F (1988) | 55.0°F (1964) | 0.53 in (1966) |
| August 16 | 93.9°F (1984) | 57.0°F (1979) | 0.65 in (2002) |
| August 17 | 93.9°F (1959) | 57.0°F (1979) | 2.11 in (1992) |
| August 18 | 93.0°F (1987) | 60.1°F (1954) | 0.89 in (1955) |
| August 19 | 91.0°F (1983) | 57.0°F (1963) | 4.63 in (1960) |
| August 20 | 98.1°F (1983) | 59.0°F (1964) | 1.74 in (1950) |
| August 21 | 93.9°F (1995) | 57.9°F (1977) | 1.73 in (1997) |
| August 22 | 93.9°F (1976) | 55.0°F (1982) | 0.92 in (1977) |
| August 23 | 91.0°F (1978) | 57.9°F (1994) | 1.71 in (1970) |
| August 24 | 91.0°F (1969) | 55.9°F (1971) | 2.11 in (1975) |
| August 25 | 93.9°F (1969) | 55.0°F (1963) | 1.82 in (1958) |
| August 26 | 91.9°F (1993) | 57.9°F (1963) | 2.42 in (1957) |
| August 27 | 93.9°F (1980) | 60.1°F (1963) | 4.78 in (1971) |
| August 28 | 99.0°F (1973) | 55.0°F (1986) | 2.64 in (1983) |
| August 29 | 95.0°F (1973) | 50.0°F (1965) | 2.67 in (2002) |
| August 30 | 98.1°F (1973) | 51.1°F (1965) | 0.65 in (1954) |
| August 31 | 95.0°F (1973) | 53.1°F (1965) | 1.62 in (1954) |