Shelter Island Heights Weather in August

What's the weather like in Shelter Island Heights (New York) in August 2024?

The climate in Shelter Island Heights during August can be summarized as warm, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Shelter Island Heights and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Shelter Island Heights weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Nightly temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Average temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 106 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.7°C 71°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Shelter Island Heights with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Shelter Island Heights

Shelter Island Heights average temperature in August

August rainfall

Shelter Island Heights average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Shelter Island Heights average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Shelter Island Heights in August 2024.