New York City weather in August 2026

Q: How hot is it in New York City in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 28°C in New York City in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 20°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in New York City in August?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in New York City in August - that's 62% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around New York City in August?

The average sea temperature around New York City in August is 22°C.

Q: Does it rain in New York City in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in New York City in August and the average monthly rainfall is 100mm.

Q: What is the chance of a hurricane in New York City in August?

On average less than 1 day in August in New York City is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 82°F in New York City, New York in August based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 3.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

82
82°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
68
68°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
3.9
3.9 inches of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index
72
72°F sea temperature

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The August weather guide for New York (New York City) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New York City in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 82°F in New York City in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 68°F at night.

How sunny is it in New York City in August?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in New York City in August - that's 62% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New York City in August?

The average sea temperature around New York City in August is 72°F.

Does it rain in New York City in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in New York City in August and the average monthly rainfall is 3.9 inches.

What is the chance of a hurricane in New York City in August?

On average less than 1 day in August in New York City is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

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