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: Swimming in 62.2°F (16.8°C) does not offer a pleasant experience for most individuals. The act of controlling one's breathing becomes progressively difficult as the water temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Harpswell 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.
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