August weather forecastPlaisted, ME
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Plaisted, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 73°F (22.8°C).Temperature
The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. August in Plaisted sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Plaisted is 79%.Rainfall
In August, in Plaisted, Maine, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plaisted, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Plaisted, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 10min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in August leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average UV index in August: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in August
Plaisted, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
