August weather forecast
Orient, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Orient, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 75.4°F (24.1°C).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.4°F (24.1°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) marks the month of August in Orient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Orient is 79%.

Rainfall

In Orient, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orient, Maine, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Orient, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of August, in Orient, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Orient in August?

The high-temperature in Orient during August is 75.4°F (24.1°C) and the low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Orient?

The average relative humidity in August in Orient, Maine, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Orient in August?

In August, in Orient, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Orient?

June through September are months without snowfall in Orient.

How many hours of daylight does Orient have in August?

The average day length in August is 14h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Orient?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orient, Maine, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Orient?

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Orient.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Orient, Maine, is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Orient?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Orient?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Orient is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Orient, ME

Average temperature in August - Orient, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Orient, ME

Average pressure in August - Orient, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Orient, ME

Average wind speed in August - Orient, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Orient, ME

Average rainfall in August - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Orient, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Orient, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Orient, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).

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Average UV index in August
Orient, ME

Average UV index in August - Orient, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Orient, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Orient, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in August
Orient, ME

Average visibility in August - Orient, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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