Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on August 23

On August 23rd, New York City experienced a range of temperatures throughout its history. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 93.0°F in 1989, while the coldest was 55.0°F back in 1952. The average temperature for August 23rd is 74.07°F, with an average high of 77.18°F and an average low of 70.97°F. In an interesting news item from 1989, a significant heatwave swept across the city during the summer, resulting in several record-breaking temperatures and increased energy demands.