Weather on August 16
Syracuse, NY
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
61°F
Warmest
1987
82°F avg
Coldest
1979
58°F avg
About This Date
August 16th in Syracuse, NY typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 1987 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (58°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 2.95" 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 16th in Syracuse, NY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2024 | 88° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2023 | 80° | 64° | 72° | 0.15" | — |
| 2022 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2021 | 81° | 53° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 2020 | 83° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 2019 | 82° | 64° | 73° | 0.74" | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 54° | 66° | — | — |
| 2016 | 88° | 67° | 77° | 1.04" | — |
| 2015 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2014 | 68° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2013 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2012 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 2011 | 68° | 64° | 66° | 2.46" | — |
| 2010 | 75° | 67° | 71° | 2.95" | — |
| 2009 | 89° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2008 | 76° | 57° | 66° | 0.15" | — |
| 2007 | 89° | 57° | 73° | — | — |
| 2006 | 78° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 2005 | 84° | 63° | 73° | — | — |
| 2004 | 76° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2003 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 2002 | 87° | 74° | 80° | — | — |
| 2001 | 87° | 62° | 75° | 0.69" | — |
| 2000 | 76° | 58° | 67° | 0.15" | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 53° | 68° | — | — |
| 1998 | 85° | 69° | 77° | — | — |
| 1997 | 90° | 70° | 80° | 2.03" | — |
| 1996 | 79° | 64° | 71° | 0.15" | — |
| 1995 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1994 | 76° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 1993 | 72° | 67° | 69° | 0.23" | — |
| 1992 | 68° | 59° | 64° | — | — |
| 1991 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1990 | 82° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 1989 | 79° | 61° | 70° | 0.2" | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 1987warmest | 94° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 66° | 74° | 1.24" | — |
| 1985 | 79° | 59° | 69° | — | — |
| 1984 | 79° | 65° | 72° | 0.33" | — |
| 1983 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 54° | 68° | — | — |
| 1981 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 0.2" | — |
| 1980 | 75° | 55° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 1979coldest | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 1978 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 1977 | 78° | 54° | 66° | 0.38" | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 1975 | 68° | 61° | 64° | — | — |
| 1974 | 82° | 48° | 65° | — | — |
| 1973 | 81° | 62° | 71° | — | — |
| 1972 | 75° | 47° | 61° | 0.1" | — |
| 1971 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
55 years of data from SUNY ESF SYRACUSE