August weather in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average temperature in Poughkeepsie in August is 71.7°F (61.9°F–81.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.31 inches.
August is a summer month in Poughkeepsie, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 41m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.5°F
Avg Low
61.9°F
Precipitation
4.31 in
Daylight
13h 41m
August records in Poughkeepsie
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 91.0°F (1995) | 51.1°F (1998) | 1.79 in (2016) |
| August 2 | 98.1°F (2006) | 50.0°F (1998) | 0.58 in (2018) |
| August 3 | 100.0°F (2006) | 50.0°F (1998) | 0.75 in (2008) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (2006) | 53.1°F (1999) | 1.46 in (2018) |
| August 5 | 93.9°F (2005) | 53.1°F (1999) | 1.40 in (2004) |
| August 6 | 91.9°F (2005) | 48.9°F (1994) | 1.58 in (2003) |
| August 7 | 90.0°F (2001) | 48.0°F (1994) | 1.11 in (2011) |
| August 8 | 93.0°F (2001) | 48.0°F (1994) | 0.31 in (2017) |
| August 9 | 91.9°F (2001) | 48.9°F (1995) | 0.44 in (2013) |
| August 10 | 95.0°F (2001) | 48.0°F (1999) | 4.18 in (2013) |
| August 11 | 93.9°F (2007) | 50.0°F (1999) | 0.90 in (2016) |
| August 12 | 91.9°F (1997) | 48.9°F (2006) | 1.71 in (2004) |
| August 13 | 95.0°F (2005) | 48.0°F (2006) | 0.71 in (2016) |
| August 14 | 96.1°F (2005) | 52.0°F (2006) | 1.30 in (2013) |
| August 15 | 93.0°F (2002) | 52.0°F (2013) | 1.10 in (2012) |
| August 16 | 91.9°F (2002) | 54.0°F (2013) | 0.92 in (2000) |
| August 17 | 95.0°F (1997) | 54.0°F (2014) | 0.78 in (1997) |
| August 18 | 91.9°F (1995) | 50.0°F (2000) | 1.25 in (1997) |
| August 19 | 91.9°F (2002) | 50.0°F (1997) | 0.66 in (1998) |
| August 20 | 90.0°F (2019) | 45.0°F (1998) | 0.87 in (2006) |
| August 21 | 89.1°F (2004) | 44.1°F (1998) | 0.81 in (2015) |
| August 22 | 93.9°F (1995) | 44.1°F (2000) | 1.18 in (1994) |
| August 23 | 89.1°F (2003) | 46.9°F (2000) | 1.45 in (1994) |
| August 24 | 89.1°F (1996) | 46.9°F (1994) | 0.23 in (2000) |
| August 25 | 89.1°F (1998) | 46.9°F (1994) | 1.25 in (2015) |
| August 26 | 93.0°F (2007) | 48.9°F (1995) | 0.94 in (2006) |
| August 27 | 88.0°F (1996) | 50.0°F (1995) | 1.67 in (1999) |
| August 28 | 89.1°F (2014) | 52.0°F (2017) | 4.44 in (2011) |
| August 29 | 90.0°F (2004) | 52.0°F (1995) | 3.31 in (2011) |
| August 30 | 91.0°F (2018) | 50.0°F (1999) | 1.80 in (2002) |
| August 31 | 90.0°F (2007) | 48.0°F (1995) | 0.11 in (2015) |