August weather forecastCanaan, ME
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Canaan, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 76.3°F (24.6°C).Temperature
Canaan's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C), a slight deviation from 77°F (25°C). An average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) is noted during the nights in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Canaan, Maine, in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Canaan, snow does not fall in June through September.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
August has the most sunshine of the year, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
