Monthly Climate Summary

August 2011 Summary

Light Snow 34°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

69.2°F

Normal: 71.4°F
Departure: -2.2°F

Total Precipitation

9.53 in

Normal: 3.76 in
Departure: + 5.77 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.0 in
Departure: + 0.0 in

Warmest Day

88°F

August 1st

Coldest Day

49°F

August 30th

Wettest Day

4.61 in

August 28th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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August 2011 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Partly Cloudy 88°F 62°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Partly Cloudy 84°F 64°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Rain Shower 78°F 57°F 0.05 in 0.0 in
4th Rain Shower 83°F 66°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
5th Partly Cloudy 84°F 65°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Rain 77°F 68°F 0.67 in 0.0 in
7th Rain Shower 86°F 67°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
8th Rain Shower 81°F 67°F 0.12 in 0.0 in
9th Rain Shower 75°F 62°F 0.22 in 0.0 in
10th Partly Cloudy 82°F 62°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 76°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Partly Cloudy 82°F 52°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Rain Shower 80°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Rain Shower 74°F 65°F 0.13 in 0.0 in
15th Rain 66°F 62°F 2.16 in 0.0 in
16th Rain Shower 77°F 59°F 0.40 in 0.0 in
17th Partly Cloudy 84°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Partly Cloudy 80°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Thunderstorm 82°F 61°F 0.07 in 0.0 in
20th Partly Cloudy 85°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Thunderstorm 77°F 62°F 0.21 in 0.0 in
22nd Rain Shower 74°F 56°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
23rd Partly Cloudy 77°F 50°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Mostly Cloudy 78°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Rain 73°F 64°F 0.65 in 0.0 in
26th Partly Cloudy 81°F 60°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Rain 81°F 62°F 0.07 in 0.0 in
28th Rain 70°F 59°F 4.61 in 0.0 in
29th Partly Cloudy 73°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Mostly Sunny 79°F 49°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Partly Cloudy 80°F 53°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

7.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 7.0

Cooling Degree Days

137.0

Normal: 199.0
Departure: -62.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

31

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

0

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

0

Days with Precipitation

15

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

0.7 mph

Peak Wind Gust

33 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

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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.