Weather in New York City in August
In an average August, New York City sees a daily high around 79°F and a low around 70°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 79°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 70°F |
| Typical low range | 64°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2010-08-31
Lowest
64°F
2007-08-21
Low
Highest
79°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
53°F
1982-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
53°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.1 g/m³
2016-08-13
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
51 mph
2020-08-04
Lowest
5 mph
2017-08-15
Precip
Wettest
14.96 in
2011
Driest
0.98 in
1995
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