Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on August 14

On August 14th in New York City, the weather has seen extremes over the years. In 1988, the city experienced its hottest temperature ever recorded at 98.1°F, while back in 1964, it reached its coldest temperature at 55.0°F. On average, this date's temperature stands at 77.01°F, with a typical high of 82.55°F and a low of 71.47°F. Amidst these temperature variations, an interesting news item from 1964 was the opening of the iconic Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn and becoming the longest suspension bridge at the time, enhancing transportation between the two boroughs.