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Highland Falls weather in August (New York State, United States of America)

How is the weather in Highland Falls in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Highland Falls typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Highland Falls in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Highland Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Highland Falls, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 145 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  
* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Highland Falls in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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