August weather forecastFort Fairfield, ME
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Fort Fairfield, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.6°F (23.1°C) and an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).Temperature
With the onset of August, a modest change to a still warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) from July's 75°F (23.9°C) is noted in high-temperature. An average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) marks the nights throughout August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 80%.Rainfall
In Fort Fairfield, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Fort Fairfield, Maine, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Fort Fairfield, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 9min.On the first day of August in Fort Fairfield, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In Fort Fairfield, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during August translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 73.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in August
Fort Fairfield, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is May (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
