August weather forecastPalmyra, ME
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Palmyra, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C).Temperature
The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C), subtly shifted from July's 76.8°F (24.9°C). Throughout August, Palmyra witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout August, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Palmyra, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.9h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 76.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Palmyra, 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
Palmyra, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.48"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").
Average rainfall days in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palmyra, 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in August
Palmyra, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
