Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C), nearly matching the July temperature. In August, Sanford encounters an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Sanford is 80%.Rainfall
In Sanford, in August, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sanford, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Sanford.UV index
The month with the highest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Sanford in August?
When it does not snow in Sanford?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sanford?
What month has the most sunshine in Sanford?
How long on average sun shines in August in Sanford?
When is the highest UV index in Sanford?
What is the UV index reading in August in Sanford?
Average temperature in August
Sanford, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Sanford, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Sanford, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Sanford, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in August
Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sanford, ME
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sanford, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Sanford, ME
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Sanford, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Sanford, 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).
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