August weather forecastNewcastle, ME
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Newcastle, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C).Temperature
The average temperatures reach their apex in August, averaging 72.7°F (22.6°C) at the high end and 58.8°F (14.9°C) at the low end.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout August, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newcastle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Newcastle, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Newcastle, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.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 the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 72.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
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).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Newcastle, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Newcastle, 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).
