August weather forecast
Stonington, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Stonington, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.9°F (20.5°C) and min 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

August is the month when Stonington's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and lows of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Humidity

In Stonington, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Stonington, Maine, during August, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Stonington, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.5 days and collects up to 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Being in 58.6°F (14.8°C) waters at 55.4°F (13°C) is discomforting, but anything below 50°F (10°C) can jeopardize breathing and induce cold shock, factoring in physical endurance.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.4h 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Stonington?

August stands out as Stonington's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What is the temperature in August in Stonington?

The high-temperature, in August, in Stonington, is 68.9°F (20.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, during August, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stonington?

In Stonington, snow does not fall in May through September.

What month is the ocean warmest in Stonington?

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Stonington, Maine, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the ocean temperature in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, the average seawater temperature in August is 58.6°F (14.8°C). Swimming in 58.6°F (14.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, the average day length in August is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Stonington?

On the first day of August in Stonington, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Stonington?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Stonington.

How long on average sun shines in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, Maine, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Stonington?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August in Stonington?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Stonington, Maine, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Stonington, ME

Average temperature in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in August
Stonington, ME

Average pressure in August - Stonington, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Stonington, ME

Average wind speed in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Stonington, ME

Average humidity in August - Stonington, 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 (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Stonington, ME

Average rainfall in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in August
Stonington, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Stonington, ME

Average snowfall in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Stonington, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Stonington, ME

Average sea temperature in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 58.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.2°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Stonington, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stonington, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Stonington, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Stonington, ME

Average UV index in August - Stonington, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Stonington, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Stonington, ME

Average visibility in August - Stonington, 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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