New York City in August
Find out everything about the water temperature in New York City in August. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in August for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in August
Minimum:
70.8 °F
Average:
74.9 °F
Maximum:
79.1 °F
Sea water temperature in New York City in August
In the city of New York City, the month of August is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 70.8°F on August 31, 2017, with an average temperature being 74.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 79.1°F on August 16, 2016.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 74.8°F | 76.3°F | 73.8°F |
| Aug 2 | 74.5°F | 75.8°F | 74.1°F |
| Aug 3 | 74.8°F | 77.9°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 4 | 74.8°F | 78.6°F | 71.7°F |
| Aug 5 | 74.9°F | 76.1°F | 72.4°F |
| Aug 6 | 74.8°F | 76.3°F | 71.9°F |
| Aug 7 | 75.0°F | 77.0°F | 72.6°F |
| Aug 8 | 74.9°F | 76.4°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 9 | 75.1°F | 76.1°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 10 | 74.9°F | 75.9°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 11 | 75.0°F | 76.0°F | 73.6°F |
| Aug 12 | 74.9°F | 75.8°F | 73.0°F |
| Aug 13 | 75.0°F | 76.0°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 14 | 75.4°F | 76.4°F | 75.8°F |
| Aug 15 | 75.3°F | 76.3°F | 73.8°F |
| Aug 16 | 75.3°F | 74.6°F | 74.0°F |
| Aug 17 | 75.2°F | 74.7°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 18 | 75.3°F | 74.8°F | 74.4°F |
| Aug 19 | 75.3°F | 75.6°F | 73.6°F |
| Aug 20 | 75.0°F | 75.0°F | 72.7°F |
| Aug 21 | 75.2°F | 74.5°F | 73.6°F |
| Aug 22 | 74.9°F | 73.2°F | 73.8°F |
| Aug 23 | 74.8°F | 72.5°F | 74.3°F |
| Aug 24 | 74.3°F | 71.5°F | 72.5°F |
| Aug 25 | 74.7°F | 71.8°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 26 | 74.5°F | 71.2°F | 72.3°F |
| Aug 27 | 74.8°F | 72.2°F | 72.2°F |
| Aug 28 | 74.6°F | 72.4°F | 72.2°F |
| Aug 29 | 74.9°F | 73.9°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 30 | 74.6°F | 74.2°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 31 | 74.7°F | 73.7°F | 75.0°F |
In New York City, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 60 swimming days.
The warmest water in New York City was recorded on July 21, 2020, reaching a 79.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 35.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.3°F in Winter, 48.3°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 63.6°F in Autumn.
In August, the temperature is higher than July's average of 73.9°F and September's average of 72.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City |
48.8°F
|
4mi |
| Manhattan |
49.2°F
|
5mi |
| Brooklyn |
49.5°F
|
5mi |
| Queens |
51.4°F
|
9mi |
| Coney Island |
49.0°F
|
9mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from New York City