August weather forecastSouth Dover, ME
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in South Dover, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).Temperature
During August, the average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In the month of August, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in South Dover is 79%.Rainfall
In South Dover, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In South Dover, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 2min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
South Dover, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 75.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in August
South Dover, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
South Dover, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
South Dover, ME
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in August
South Dover, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").
Average rainfall days in August
South Dover, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
South Dover, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
South Dover, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
South Dover, ME
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- 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: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
South Dover, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in August
South Dover, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
South Dover, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in August
South Dover, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
