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

How's the weather trend in Poughkeepsie as August approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

August in Poughkeepsie generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Poughkeepsie in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poughkeepsie, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
* Data from: Catskill Mountains, the United States of America (66 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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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