Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on August 21

On August 21st in New York City, the temperature ranged from a scorching 97.0°F back in 1955 to a chilling 55.9°F in 1977. The average temperature for this date is 74.33°F, with a typical high of 80.12°F and a low of 68.54°F. Looking back, in 1955, the same year the hottest temperature was recorded, the first edition of the Guinness Book of Records was published, becoming a popular reference for fascinating records and achievements across the globe.