August weather forecast
New Jersey, USA

August in New Jersey continues to ride the wave of summer heat, though signs of a gradual cooling trend begin to emerge towards the end of the month. The state remains lively with outdoor activities, but some areas may experience less intense heat compared to July.

In the northern highlands, minimum temperatures typically fall between 58°F (14.4°C) to 63°F (17.2°C), while in the southern coastal areas, they can still reach around 69°F (20.6°C). Maximum temperatures generally vary from 80°F (26.7°C) in the north to 86°F (30°C) in the central and southern regions.

August is usually drier, with an average rainfall ranging from 2.3" (58mm) in the northern areas to 3.3" (84mm) in the south. The absence of snow and reduced rain highlights the generally dry conditions of late summer.

Cities like Trenton may start to feel a slight drop in temperatures, especially towards the latter part of the month. Coastal areas such as Cape May continue to enjoy maritime influences, often making them more temperate and appealing.

Comparing August to July, a subtle decline in temperatures begins, signaling the gradual transition towards autumn. The state's diverse geographical zones maintain their distinct weather patterns, with the northern highlands cooler than the central and southern areas. The balance of heat and the onset of cooler evenings make August a delightful month for enjoying the best of New Jersey's summer before the approach of autumn.

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• Newark - August »
  With an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Newark, New Jersey. April and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Newark.
• Jersey City - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Jersey City is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). With an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Jersey City.
• Paterson - August »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Paterson are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%. In Paterson during August, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.
• Elizabeth - August »
  April and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months in Elizabeth, New Jersey. On the first day of August in Elizabeth sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:11 pm.
• Edison - August »
  August is the least humid month in Edison with an average relative humidity of 72%. On the first day of August in Edison sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:12 pm.
• Toms River - August »
  In Toms River, in August, during 13.2 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. As August takes hold in Toms River, the average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month.
• Trenton - August »
  In Trenton during August, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. In Trenton, in August, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Clifton - August »
  August is the least humid month in Clifton, with an average relative humidity of 71%. On the first day of August in Clifton, New Jersey, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm.
• Camden - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Camden is August, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Camden, New Jersey, in August, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cherry Hill - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cherry Hill is August, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Cherry Hill, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:13 pm.
• Passaic - August »
  The weather in August in Passaic begins to wind down from the peak summer heat with temperatures easing to between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 82.2°F (27.9°C). August is the least humid month in Passaic, New Jersey, with an average relative humidity of 71%.