August weather forecast
Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.9°F (16.6°C) and max 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

Cape Elizabeth's weather in August indicates an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C), nearly consistent with the 72.5°F (22.5°C) of July. During August, the temperature is averaged to a low of 61.9°F (16.6°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cape Elizabeth, during August, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Cape Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cape Elizabeth, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cape Elizabeth is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of August in Cape Elizabeth, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Cape Elizabeth, with an average of 10.7h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Cape Elizabeth?

In August, in Cape Elizabeth, the average high-temperature is 72.3°F (22.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.9°F (16.6°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cape Elizabeth?

The average relative humidity in August in Cape Elizabeth is 80%.

How much does it rain in Cape Elizabeth in August?

In Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cape Elizabeth?

In Cape Elizabeth, Maine, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cape Elizabeth?

In August, the average day length in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is 13h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cape Elizabeth?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cape Elizabeth, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Cape Elizabeth?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Cape Elizabeth, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cape Elizabeth have in August?

In Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Cape Elizabeth?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Cape Elizabeth?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Cape Elizabeth is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average temperature in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average pressure in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average wind speed in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average humidity in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average rainfall in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average snowfall in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average UV index in August - Cape Elizabeth, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Cape Elizabeth, ME

Average visibility in August - Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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