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Weather · August

White Plains weather in August

Average highs of 81°F, lows of 64°F and 4.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is White Plains’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 64°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 21° above the yearly average high.

Average high
81°F
Average low
64°F
Precipitation
4.4 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
6:04 AM · 7:54 PM

August across the year

  1. 37°22°Jan
  2. 40°24°Feb
  3. 48°31°Mar
  4. 59°40°Apr
  5. 69°50°May
  6. 78°59°Jun
  7. 83°65°Jul
  8. 81°64°Aug
  9. 74°57°Sep
  10. 63°46°Oct
  11. 52°36°Nov
  12. 42°28°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.

August is good for

See White Plains

A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Walking Downtown White Plains

An August 2023 walk along Martine Avenue, Mamaroneck Avenue and Court Street to the library plaza. A film shared by Walking & Driving Incognito.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown White Plains Walking Tour, 2011

A July 2011 walk around downtown from Church Street along Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street. A film shared by Go Treasure Hunting.

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July83°F65°F4.1 in
August81°F64°F4.4 in
September74°F57°F4.9 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit White Plains and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in White Plains in August?

Average highs are 81°F and average lows 64°F, for a daily mean of 72°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in White Plains in August?

August averages 4.4 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in White Plains in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:04 AM and sets about 7:54 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit White Plains?

The mildest months for visiting are May, June, July. August is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Westchester Co Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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