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Precipitation patterns have also fluctuated, with Aug. 21, 2014 recording the highest precipitation in the past 15 years at 19 mm, all of which came from rainfall. Interestingly, seven years out of the last 15 years had no measurable precipitation on this date.
Wind speeds have varied as well, with the strongest gust on Aug. 21 reaching 37 mph (2018) and the highest sustained wind speed recorded at 19 mph (2018).
These historical trends suggest that the weather on Aug. 21 in Manhattan has been quite unpredictable over the years.
Historical Aug. 21 Weather in Manhattan (Last 15 Years)
| Year | High Temp (°F) | Low Temp (°F) | Precipitation (mm) | Rain (mm) | Snowfall (mm) | Strongest Wind Gust (mph) | Max Wind Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83°F | 71°F | 11 mm | 11 mm | 0 mm | 18 mph | 8 mph |
| 2011 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 21 mph | 9 mph |
| 2012 | 78°F | 57°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 13 mph | 6 mph |
| 2013 | 86°F | 66°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 10 mph |
| 2014 | 84°F | 70°F | 19 mm | 19 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 8 mph |
| 2015 | 79°F | 55°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 19 mph | 9 mph |
| 2016 | 72°F | 60°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 24 mph | 11 mph |
| 2017 | 88°F | 69°F | 9.8 mm | 9.8 mm | 0 mm | 26 mph | 14 mph |
| 2018 | 76°F | 65°F | 11.3 mm | 11.3 mm | 0 mm | 37 mph | 19 mph |
| 2019 | 82°F | 63°F | 1.4 mm | 1.4 mm | 0 mm | 24 mph | 11 mph |
| 2020 | 85°F | 60°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 13 mph | 6 mph |
| 2021 | 84°F | 71°F | 0.8 mm | 0.8 mm | 0 mm | 23 mph | 12 mph |
| 2022 | 78°F | 64°F | 2.6 mm | 2.6 mm | 0 mm | 22 mph | 11 mph |
| 2023 | 84°F | 66°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 20 mph | 11 mph |
| 2024 | 74°F | 52°F | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 16 mph | 8 mph |
