Weather in August in The Finger Lakes region
Planning a journey to the Finger Lakes region this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region in August?
The Finger Lakes region is a region in the United States of America. August in the Finger Lakes region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 14°C in Ithaca.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Penn Yan with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Skaneateles with 113 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ithaca usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in the Finger Lakes region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Finger Lakes region's yearly weather, check out our the Finger Lakes region climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region?
Ithaca
In August Ithaca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Canandaigua
In August Canandaigua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Geneva
In August Geneva generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Watkins Glen
In August Watkins Glen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Corning
In August Corning generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Finger Lakes region. Typically, the climate in Ithaca is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ithaca. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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