August weather forecastBethel, ME
August
Weather in August
As the last official month of summer, August continues the warm spell in Bethel, Maine, albeit with slight lowering. August observes a delicate decrease in temperature, still maintaining a warm level from 75°F (23.9°C) to 53.2°F (11.8°C). The weather stays warm making it ideal for a variety of outdoor activities. The longer hours of daylight begin to decrease as summer comes to a close, yet the amount of sunshine remains at its peak. While rainfall remains moderate throughout the year, August experiences a slight increase in precipitation, providing occasional respite from the heat.Temperature
Bethel registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) with the arrival of August, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Bethel reports a sharp reduction in temperature during August, averaging at a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) at night.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Bethel, during August, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
