The climate in Stony Brook during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Stony Brook and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.1°C 80.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Average temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 99 mm 3.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Stony Brook with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Stony Brook in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
| Hottest month: | July | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.9°C 37.2°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 107mm 4.2ins |