Monthly Climate Summary

August 2023 Summary

Clear -7°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

68.3°F

Normal: 71.4°F
Departure: -3.1°F

Total Precipitation

5.45 in

Normal: 3.76 in
Departure: + 1.69 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 0.0 in
Departure: + 0.0 in

Warmest Day

81°F

August 21st

Coldest Day

51°F

August 2nd

Wettest Day

1.03 in

August 7th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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August 2023 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Partly Cloudy 73°F 55°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Mostly Cloudy 75°F 51°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Thunderstorm 78°F 58°F 0.07 in 0.0 in
4th Thunderstorm 75°F 62°F 0.50 in 0.0 in
5th Partly Cloudy 78°F 58°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Mostly Sunny 79°F 57°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Rain 72°F 64°F 1.03 in 0.0 in
8th Rain 77°F 68°F 0.29 in 0.0 in
9th Rain Shower 80°F 64°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
10th Rain Shower 76°F 60°F 0.23 in 0.0 in
11th Partly Cloudy 77°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Mostly Cloudy 77°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Rain Shower 80°F 66°F 0.19 in 0.0 in
14th Mostly Cloudy 79°F 61°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
15th Rain 71°F 65°F 0.68 in 0.0 in
16th Rain Shower 78°F 67°F 0.02 in 0.0 in
17th Mostly Cloudy 79°F 68°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Thunderstorm 75°F 60°F 0.77 in 0.0 in
19th Rain Shower 74°F 59°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Partly Cloudy 76°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Mostly Cloudy 81°F 64°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Mostly Sunny 76°F 54°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Sunny 77°F 56°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Rain 69°F 56°F 0.48 in 0.0 in
25th Rain 76°F 64°F 0.10 in 0.0 in
26th Mostly Cloudy 79°F 66°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Mostly Cloudy 75°F 61°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Rain Shower 76°F 57°F 0.49 in 0.0 in
29th Mostly Cloudy 79°F 65°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Thunderstorm 75°F 63°F 0.58 in 0.0 in
31st Sunny 71°F 57°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

6.5

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 6.5

Cooling Degree Days

109.5

Normal: 199.0
Departure: -89.5

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

1.1 mph

Peak Wind Gust

18 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.