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

Is August a good time to explore Shelter Island weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Shelter Island is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 27°C, cooling off to about 18°C at night.

Precipitation

Shelter Island in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Shelter Island. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shelter Island, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 89 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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