August weather forecast
Kittery, ME

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Weather in August

August continues the sunny summer saga in Kittery, Maine. The weather remains warm, with sea temperature peaking at 65.6°F (18.7°C) - the highest in the year. High pressure and low wind speeds maintain the weather calm and comfortable. Long and sunny days let you explore the city to its fullest. The magnificent sunsets and tranquil moonrise amidst the clear skies simply enhance the aesthetics of the city's panorama.

Temperature

As Kittery, Maine, transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still warm 75.7°F (24.3°C), nearly the same as the previous 76.3°F (24.6°C). Kittery, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kittery, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 27.48" (698mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Kittery, snow does not fall in May through September.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most individuals in 65.7°F (18.7°C). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging to control as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In Kittery, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kittery in August?

In Kittery, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.7°F (16.5°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Kittery?

In Kittery, Maine, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Kittery?

In Kittery, Maine, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Kittery?

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

When is the ocean warmest in Kittery?

The month with the warmest seawater in Kittery, Maine, is August, with an average ocean temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

What is the ocean temperature in August in Kittery?

In Kittery, the average seawater temperature in August is 65.7°F (18.7°C). For most, swimming in 65.7°F (18.7°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

How many hours of daylight does Kittery have in August?

In August, the average day length in Kittery is 13h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Kittery?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kittery, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Kittery?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Kittery, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kittery have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Kittery is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kittery?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August in Kittery?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Kittery, Maine, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Kittery, ME

Average temperature in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Kittery, ME

Average pressure in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Kittery, ME

Average wind speed in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Kittery, ME

Average humidity in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Kittery, ME

Average rainfall in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in August
Kittery, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Kittery, ME

Average snowfall in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Kittery, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Kittery, ME

Average sea temperature in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 65.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kittery, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Kittery, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Kittery, ME

Average UV index in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
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
Kittery, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Kittery, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Kittery, ME

Average visibility in August - Kittery, 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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