August weather forecast
Canaan, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canaan, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and an average low of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

Canaan, Maine, indicates an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in August, showing minor variation from July's 77°F (25°C). During the nights in August, Canaan observes an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Canaan.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Canaan, Maine, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Canaan in August?

In Canaan, 76.3°F (24.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Canaan?

In August, the average relative humidity in Canaan is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Canaan?

In August, in Canaan, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Canaan?

June through September are months without snowfall in Canaan, Maine.

What is the average length of the day in August in Canaan?

The average day length in August in Canaan, Maine, is 14h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Canaan?

On the first day of August in Canaan, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Canaan?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

When is the highest UV index in Canaan?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Canaan?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Canaan is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Canaan, ME

Average temperature in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Canaan, ME

Average pressure in August - Canaan, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Canaan, ME

Average wind speed in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Canaan, ME

Average humidity in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in August
Canaan, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Canaan, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canaan, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Canaan, 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Canaan, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Canaan, ME

Average UV index in August - Canaan, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Canaan, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
Canaan, ME

Average visibility in August - Canaan, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

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

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