Weather in Manhattan in August
In an average August, Manhattan sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 76°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 75°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
97°F
2001-08-09
Lowest
65°F
1987-08-28
Low
Highest
83°F
2006-08-03
Lowest
50°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
1988-08-13
Lowest
45°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2016-08-13
Lowest
7.1 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
8 mph
1991-08-13
Precip
Wettest
11.54 in
2011
Driest
1.02 in
2005
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