August weather forecastHarpswell, ME
August
Weather in August
August weather in Harpswell, Maine, continues the summer trend with sea temperatures slightly increased to an average of 62.2°F (16.8°C). Comparatively, this month maintains the glorious warmth of July, providing residents and visitors alike with more beautiful summer days filled with an array of outdoor activities. The weather remains generally stable, unaltered from the preceding month. As August rolls into September, however, there are noticeable signs indicating the onset of autumn: lower sunlight duration, crisper evenings, and a gradual cooling effect becoming more pronounced towards the end of the month.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Harpswell.Note: For most people, swimming in water at 62.2°F (16.8°C) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In Harpswell, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).
In Harpswell, the average seawater temperature in August is 62.2°F (16.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).
In August, the average day length is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
Average sea temperature in August
Harpswell, ME
- Average sea temperature in August: 62.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.9°F).
Average daylight in August
Harpswell, ME
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
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).





