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Paramus Weather in August

Paramus in August

The short of it: Paramus in August averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 85° · low 65° · rain 4.1 in. · daylight 13 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

August in Paramus brings afternoons near 85° and nights around 65°, with about 4.1 in. of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 85°, nights near 65°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 48 min in mid-August, 62 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Paramus runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Paterson, 5 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Paramus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 0.5 in. less rain
Versus September
7° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 48 min
Average wind
7 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PatersonNew Jersey5 mi WSW84°63°4.1 in.
PassaicNew Jersey7 mi SSW85°65°4.2 in.
CliftonNew Jersey8 mi SW85°65°4.2 in.
YonkersNew York9 mi E84°65°4.1 in.
Washington HeightsNew York10 mi SE83°66°4.2 in.
Kings BridgeNew York10 mi ESE83°65°4.2 in.
North BergenNew Jersey10 mi SSE84°66°4.3 in.
FordhamNew York11 mi ESE84°66°4.3 in.

The Almanac · Paramus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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August
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Much like July: highs about 85°, nights near 65°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Paramus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°24°3.5 in.9 mph9 h 32 min✦
February42°25°2.8 in.9 mph10 h 35 min✦
March51°32°4.1 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April63°42°3.9 in.9 mph13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May73°51°3.8 in.8 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June82°61°4.4 in.8 mph15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July87°66°4.5 in.7 mph14 h 50 min✦✦
August85°65°4.1 in.7 mph13 h 48 min✦✦
September78°57°4.4 in.7 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October66°46°4.3 in.8 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November55°37°3.6 in.8 mph9 h 50 min✦✦
December44°29°4.0 in.9 mph9 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Paramus in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Paramus in August?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 85°, nights near 65°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Paramus?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Paramus in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 15 min in December to 15 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Paramus in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Paramus in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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