Paterson, NJ weather in August
Expect warm, often humid weather with frequent rain in Paterson in August, with highs near 85°F and lows near 67°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Paterson.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 11
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:53 am / 8:13 pm | 6:22 am / 7:31 pm |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 63°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 62°F
- 3 pm82°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm74°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more11 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry August brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202016: average high 89°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 80°F
- Wettest August2011: 17.1 in
- Driest August1995: 0.8 in
- Highest reading102°F (August 13, 2005)
- Lowest reading49°F (August 30, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 85°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 67°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | 13.8 h | 12.5 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Montauk, NY116 mi · high 80°F · 9 wet days
How Paterson ranks in August
- Normal high207th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days259th driest of 378
- Comfortable days149th most of 341
What to pack for Paterson in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 11 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 348 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Paterson in August?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 102°F (most recently on August 13, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (17.1 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.8 in).
Is August a good time to visit Paterson?
August ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (52 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.