August weather forecastCastine, ME
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Castine, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 73.9°F (23.3°C).Temperature
July and August mark Castine's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
In Castine, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Castine, snow does not fall in June through September.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).Note: Diving into 58.6°F (14.8°C) when it's under 50°F (10°C) can cause immediate cold shock symptoms, marked by hyperventilation.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Castine, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 73.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°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 (16.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Castine, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Castine, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Castine, ME
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Castine, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
Castine, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Castine, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Castine, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Castine, ME
- Average sea temperature in August: 58.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.2°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Castine, 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: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Castine, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Castine, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Castine, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Castine, 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).
