August weather forecastOwls Head, ME
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is a pleasant month in Owls Head, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).Temperature
Owls Head registers the highest average temperatures during the month of August, with peaks of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and lows of 60.6°F (15.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 84%.Rainfall
In Owls Head, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Note: In 60.4°F (15.8°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In Owls Head, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 68.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Owls Head, 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
Owls Head, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average humidity in August: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average sea temperature in August: 60.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Owls Head, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Owls Head, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Owls Head, 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
Owls Head, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Owls Head, 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).
