New York City Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, New York City experiences warm weather with an average temperature of 24.1°C (75.5°F). Daily highs reach an average of 27.9°C (82.2°F), while overnight lows dip down to an average of 21.1°C (70.0°F). The city sees an average humidity of 66.5%. August in New York is characterized by frequent showers, with 17 days of rain on average. The city receives a total of 0.4 inches of precipitation, with a high chance of rain at 54.8%. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it covers the city for around 8.5 days this month. Winds are moderate in August, with an average speed of 19.4 km/h (12.1 mph). The prevailing winds come from the south or southwest. The city has a high average cloud cover of 47.9%, but visibility is good at 15.6 kilometers (9.7 miles) on average. The UV index is relatively low at 2.8, indicating a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. The severe weather risk index is 15.8 out of 100. In August, the people of New York City are treated to long summer days with an average of 15.6 hours of daylight. The sun rises at around 6:07 am local time and sets at approximately 7:52 pm.
What is the temperature in New York City in August?
Average air temperature in New York City is 24.1°C (75.5°F) in August. The outside temperature in New York City feels like 24.3°C (75.7°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.9°C (82.2°F) and feels like 28.4°C (83.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 21.1°C (70°F) which feels like 21.1°C (70°F).
How hot is New York City in August?
The hot temperature in August in New York City rises to 31.6°C (88.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 66.5% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 34.1 °C (93.4°F). The average maximum temp in New York City is 27.9°C (93.4°F) during day time in August.
How cold is New York City in August?
The coldest temp in New York City in August drops to 17.9°C (64.2°F) during the cold nights. With 19.4km/h (12mph) winds and 66.5% humidity it feels like 17.9°C (64.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 21.1°C (70°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in New York City in August?
Yes, it rains for 17 days in New York City, United States in August averaging 0.4 mm of precipitation. New York City has a 54.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in New York City throughout August?
New York City has 0.4 mm (0.02 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 17 days out of the entire month.
Is New York City windy in August?
The average speed of wind in New York City, United States during August is 19.4km/h (12mph) and average windgust is 57.1km/h (35.5mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 32.1km/h (19.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New York City in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South direction in New York City.
What are the humidity levels in New York City in August?
The average humidity levels in New York City in August are 66.5%. Daily humidity levels in New York City range from 47.6% to 86.9% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in New York City in August?
New York City has 13 hours 45 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New York City in August is at 6:07:07 and the sunset is at 19:52:16.
What is the cloud coverage in New York City in August?
Clouds cover 47.9% of the sky on average throughout August in New York City. The cloud coverage ranges from 1.1% to 98.8% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in New York City?
The average UV index in New York City is 2.8 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in New York City in August?
The average solar radiation is 62.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New York City during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0 W/m2 to 294.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in New York City?
The average solar energy during August in New York City is 5.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 25.4 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in New York City in August?
Yes, there is a 15.8% risk for severe weather in New York City, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in New York City in August?
On average the air pressure in New York City in August is 1013.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1004.7 mb to 1022.7 mb.
What is the visibility in New York City in August?
The average daylight visibility in New York City in August is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14.2 km (8.8 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in New York City in August?
The average dew point in New York City during August is 17°C (62.6°F).
Where is the data for New York City climate in August coming from?
The climate data for New York City, New York, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- PORT AUTH DOWNTN MANHATTAN WALL ST HEL, NY US
- LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, NY US
- NY CITY CENTRAL PARK, NY US
- FW1417 Hoboken NJ US
- FW8726 Brooklyn NY US
- KJRB
- KLGA
- KNYC