August weather forecastAugusta, ME
August
Weather in August
The transition from the warmest month to the breeze of fall begins in August. Typical of Augusta, temperatures stay warm, slightly dip from July's heat plateau but remain comfortable outside. Despite the warm climate, rainfall occurs, adding a refreshing change to the standard summer weather. The visible declination of summer continues with a slight reduction in daylight hours, resulting in less sunshine and more balanced weather patterns.Temperature
Augusta ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of August, the average temperature dips to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Augusta, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Augusta, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Augusta.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Augusta, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 76.1°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 (27°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Augusta, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Augusta, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Augusta, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Augusta, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Augusta, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Augusta, ME
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Augusta, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in August
Augusta, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
