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Weather · August

Newark weather in August

Average highs of 85°F, lows of 68°F and 4.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Newark’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 85°F and lows of 68°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 21° above the yearly average high.

Average high
85°F
Average low
68°F
Precipitation
4.2 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
6:06 AM · 7:56 PM

August across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July87°F69°F4.7 in
August85°F68°F4.2 in
September78°F61°F3.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in August?

Average highs are 85°F and average lows 68°F, for a daily mean of 76°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in August?

August averages 4.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Newark in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:06 AM and sets about 7:56 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Newark?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. August is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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