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Weather on August 20

Edison, NJ

55 Years of Data

Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
2002
82°F avg
Coldest
1976
63°F avg

About This Date

August 20th in Edison, NJ typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 63°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 20th was in 2002 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (63°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of August 20th dates historically, with the wettest August 20th recording 2.79" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for August 20th in Edison, NJ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202577°60°69°0.13"
202485°60°72°0.15"
202379°56°67°
202292°67°79°
202188°73°80°0.05"
202078°56°67°1.88"
201993°69°81°
201870°65°67°0.3"
201787°64°76°
201688°66°77°
201590°73°81°
201483°62°72°
201380°61°70°
201276°60°68°
201186°61°73°2.31"
201091°64°78°
200991°70°80°
200886°53°70°
200771°61°66°1.4"
200687°73°80°0.08"
200581°70°75°1.17"
200485°71°78°
200385°64°74°
2002warmest97°68°82°1.52"
200182°68°75°0.05"
200077°55°66°
199983°64°73°
199876°50°63°
199778°57°68°
199685°62°73°
199584°54°69°
199482°63°72°
199382°60°71°
199283°55°69°0.1"
199183°67°75°2.77"
199085°57°71°0.13"
198974°64°69°0.41"
198874°58°66°
198787°64°76°
198684°64°74°
198577°68°73°0.15"
198476°60°68°
198390°68°79°
198284°61°72°
198181°56°68°
198082°67°74°
197982°65°73°
197890°69°79°
197775°57°66°
1976coldest75°51°63°
197578°62°70°0.1"
197486°64°75°
197380°64°72°
197284°61°72°
197180°66°73°2.79"
55 years of data from NEW BRUNSWICK 3 SE

Edison, NJ Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Edison, NJ Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.7"13.4"JFMAMJJASOND3.5"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Edison, NJ Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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