Weather in Upper West Side in August
In an average August, Upper West Side sees a daily high around 82°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 82°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 58°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
101°F
2001-08-09
Lowest
61°F
1987-08-28
Low
Highest
81°F
2006-08-02
Lowest
43°F
1986-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
127°F
1988-08-13
Lowest
39°F
1982-08-29
Humidity
Highest
23.1 g/m³
2016-08-11
Lowest
5.9 g/m³
1982-08-29
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2011-08-28
Lowest
3 mph
2009-08-14
Gust
Highest
67 mph
2020-08-04
Lowest
8 mph
2013-08-16
Precip
Wettest
13.02 in
2011
Driest
1.36 in
2005
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