August weather in Newark, NJ
The average temperature in Newark in August is 75.8°F (67.0°F–84.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.38 inches.
August is a summer month in Newark, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 38m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.6°F
Avg Low
67.0°F
Precipitation
4.38 in
Daylight
13h 38m
August records in Newark
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.9°F (2006) | 62.1°F (1998) | 1.70 in (1996) |
| August 2 | 100.9°F (2006) | 61.0°F (1998) | 1.38 in (2009) |
| August 3 | 100.9°F (2006) | 61.0°F (2021) | 1.10 in (2024) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2005) | 62.1°F (2025) | 1.44 in (2003) |
| August 5 | 99.0°F (2005) | 61.0°F (1997) | 2.05 in (2003) |
| August 6 | 97.0°F (2001) | 59.0°F (1997) | 0.82 in (1996) |
| August 7 | 100.0°F (2001) | 59.0°F (1997) | 2.38 in (2024) |
| August 8 | 100.9°F (2001) | 59.0°F (1997) | 3.20 in (2007) |
| August 9 | 104.0°F (2001) | 60.1°F (2025) | 1.20 in (2011) |
| August 10 | 100.9°F (2022) | 57.0°F (2007) | 2.60 in (2003) |
| August 11 | 97.0°F (2005) | 57.0°F (2007) | 0.77 in (2021) |
| August 12 | 99.0°F (2005) | 60.1°F (2008) | 1.68 in (2018) |
| August 13 | 102.0°F (2005) | 59.0°F (2006) | 1.02 in (2023) |
| August 14 | 100.0°F (2016) | 59.0°F (2013) | 6.13 in (2011) |
| August 15 | 97.0°F (2016) | 57.0°F (2013) | 0.64 in (2023) |
| August 16 | 96.1°F (1997) | 57.9°F (2013) | 0.94 in (2023) |
| August 17 | 98.1°F (2002) | 60.1°F (2013) | 1.25 in (1998) |
| August 18 | 97.0°F (2002) | 57.9°F (2007) | 1.79 in (2018) |
| August 19 | 96.1°F (2002) | 57.9°F (1997) | 1.69 in (2024) |
| August 20 | 96.1°F (2019) | 55.9°F (1998) | 1.02 in (1997) |
| August 21 | 95.0°F (2005) | 55.9°F (2024) | 1.45 in (2007) |
| August 22 | 93.0°F (2013) | 55.9°F (2007) | 4.26 in (2021) |
| August 23 | 93.0°F (2017) | 57.0°F (1997) | 3.76 in (2021) |
| August 24 | 91.9°F (1996) | 57.0°F (1997) | 0.60 in (2019) |
| August 25 | 95.0°F (1998) | 60.1°F (1997) | 0.80 in (2010) |
| August 26 | 97.0°F (2021) | 59.0°F (2008) | 3.65 in (1999) |
| August 27 | 99.0°F (2021) | 59.0°F (2010) | 2.99 in (2011) |
| August 28 | 97.0°F (2021) | 55.9°F (2025) | 6.15 in (2011) |
| August 29 | 98.1°F (2018) | 57.0°F (2011) | 1.78 in (2002) |
| August 30 | 96.1°F (2018) | 57.0°F (2025) | 1.04 in (2008) |
| August 31 | 93.0°F (2005) | 55.0°F (2025) | 0.38 in (2022) |