August weather forecast
West Bethel, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in West Bethel, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 75°F (23.9°C).

Temperature

As West Bethel welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C), showing little deviation from July's 76.6°F (24.8°C). Despite substantial daily fluctuations, the average low-temperature is a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) during August.

Humidity

In West Bethel, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Bethel, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Bethel, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In West Bethel, 75°F (23.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In West Bethel, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in West Bethel.

How many hours of daylight does West Bethel have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in West Bethel, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does West Bethel have in August?

In West Bethel, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

When is the highest UV index in West Bethel?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in West Bethel is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
West Bethel, ME

Average temperature in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in August
West Bethel, ME

Average pressure in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
West Bethel, ME

Average wind speed in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in August
West Bethel, ME

Average humidity in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in August
West Bethel, ME

Average rainfall in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in August
West Bethel, ME

Average rainfall days in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Bethel, ME

Average snowfall in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Bethel, ME

Average snowfall days in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Bethel, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Bethel, ME

Average sunshine days in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
West Bethel, ME

Average UV index in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
West Bethel, ME

Average cloud cover in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
West Bethel, ME

Average visibility in August - West Bethel, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August and September (4mi).

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