August weather forecast
New York, USA

August in New York State, much like July, represents the culmination of summer's intensity. It often vies with July for the designation of the year's hottest month. However, as August progresses, the initial hints of the approaching autumn become discernible, especially in the latter part of the month.

Upstate regions, particularly those encompassing the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, usually experience temperatures from 63°F (17.2°C) to 83°F (28.3°C). Thunderstorms, occasionally accompanied by heavy rainfall, are prevalent during this month. These storms, coupled with the fading summer warmth, contribute to the lush green landscapes that dominate the state.

In contrast, downstate New York, which includes the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, tends to see temperatures ranging between 68°F (20°C) and 88°F (31.1°C). New York City, with its dense urban architecture, continues to exhibit the urban heat island effect, which can cause temperatures to linger at higher levels, particularly during nighttime.

When juxtaposed with July's relentless heat, August offers a nuanced blend of peak summer warmth with the subtlest preludes of the forthcoming fall. While the early part of August often mirrors the conditions of late July, the month's concluding days provide a gentle reminder of the impending autumn. Activities like outdoor dining, beach visits, and festivals are still in full swing, but as August winds down, there's a palpable shift in the air, gently steering the state towards the cooler embrace of September.

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• New York - August »
  With an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in New York, New York. The month with the warmest seawater in New York is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C).
• Buffalo - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Buffalo, New York, is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C). The month with the warmest seawater in Buffalo is August, with an average ocean temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C).
• Rochester - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Rochester, New York, with an average ocean temperature of 73°F (22.8°C). The month with the warmest seawater in Rochester is August, with an average ocean temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).
• Yonkers - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 69%, August is the least humid month in Yonkers, New York. In August, in Yonkers the rain falls for 10.8 days.
• Syracuse - August »
  In Syracuse in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of August, in Syracuse, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.
• Albany - August »
  In Albany, New York, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Albany, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.
• New Rochelle - August »
  August is the least humid month in New Rochelle with an average relative humidity of 70%. New Rochelle transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Mount Vernon - August »
  On the first day of August in Mount Vernon sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of August, in Mount Vernon sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.
• Schenectady - August »
  In Schenectady in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Schenectady, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Utica - August »
  The months with the highest UV index in Utica are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. August persists with the warm, summery weather that was initiated by July, with little variation in temperature fluctuation in Utica.
• White Plains - August »
  August in White Plains still rides the heatwave of peak summers, albeit with a slight dip in temperature from the previous month. The months with the lowest humidity in White Plains are April and August, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Hempstead - August »
  As Hempstead steps into August, the average high-temperature holds at a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. On the first day of August in Hempstead, New York, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:09 pm.