August weather forecast
Old Town, ME

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Weather in August

August experiences similar conditions to July, with a marginal decrease in the average high temperature to 77.2°F (25.1°C). The city continues to bask in summertime glory, with hours spent lounging by the pool or river. As the month progresses, hints of the approaching autumn season start to peek through reminding locals to soak up the last of the summer sun.

Temperature

August registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.2°F (25.1°C), slightly varied from July's 78.1°F (25.6°C). In Old Town, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) during August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Old Town, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Old Town, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Old Town, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Old Town.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Old Town in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 77.2°F (25.1°C) and a low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Old Town.

How many hours of daylight does Old Town have in August?

In Old Town, the average day length in August is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Old Town, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Old Town, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Old Town, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Old Town, ME

Average temperature in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Old Town, ME

Average pressure in August - Old Town, 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
Old Town, ME

Average wind speed in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Old Town, ME

Average humidity in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Old Town, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Old Town, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Old Town, ME

Average UV index in August - Old Town, 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
Old Town, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Old Town, ME

Average visibility in August - Old Town, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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