Monthly Climate Summary

August 2006 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 32°F

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

69.7°F

Normal: 71.4°F
Departure: -1.7°F

Total Precipitation

4.36 in

Normal: 3.76 in
Departure: + 0.60 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.0 in
Departure: + 0.0 in

Warmest Day

97°F

August 1st

Coldest Day

46°F

August 13th

Wettest Day

1.22 in

August 20th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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August 2006 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Partly Cloudy 97°F 71°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Rain Shower 96°F 72°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
3rd Partly Cloudy 85°F 71°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Rain Shower 87°F 66°F 0.65 in 0.0 in
5th Sunny 83°F 62°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Partly Cloudy 85°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Thunderstorm 89°F 62°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
8th Partly Cloudy 79°F 62°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Sunny 82°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Rain Shower 83°F 55°F 0.18 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 74°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Mostly Sunny 75°F 47°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Mostly Sunny 77°F 46°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Mostly Cloudy 87°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th Rain Shower 83°F 66°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
16th Sunny 81°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Sunny 84°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Partly Cloudy 88°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Rain Shower 74°F 55°F 0.18 in 0.0 in
20th Thunderstorm 85°F 67°F 1.22 in 0.0 in
21st Mostly Sunny 82°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Sunny 84°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Cloudy 81°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Rain Shower 78°F 58°F 0.02 in 0.0 in
25th Rain Shower 70°F 58°F 0.06 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 67°F 58°F 0.09 in 0.0 in
27th Rain 63°F 59°F 0.44 in 0.0 in
28th Partly Cloudy 82°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Rain 69°F 64°F 1.07 in 0.0 in
30th Rain Shower 77°F 56°F 0.07 in 0.0 in
31st Mostly Sunny 74°F 48°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

20.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 20.0

Cooling Degree Days

165.5

Normal: 199.0
Departure: -33.5

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

2

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

0

Days with Precipitation

13

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.9 mph

Peak Wind Gust

24 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

W

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

Warmest Day

102°F

August 7th, 1918

Coldest Day

34°F

August 29th, 1982

Wettest Day

4.69 in

August 28th, 2011

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie.