Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical Aug high
Fire Island
United States · Northeast US
Fire Island is most comfortable in summer and early autumn. Summers are hot and winters are cold. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
30°F to 89°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
9 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
11.3 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
The air feels slightly humid this month.
Slightly humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
Sea temperature
73°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
50%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology