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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high82°F
Typical high range76°F to 88°F
Average low70°F
Typical low range64°F to 75°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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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