August weather forecastWaterville, ME
August
Weather in August
August continues the summer rhythm but with a slightly mellower tone in Waterville. August's temperature varies from 55.4°F (13°C) to 76.5°F (24.7°C), making it a warm month but not as hot as July. Transferring to September, residents notice a sizeable drop in temperature coupled with a decrease in daylight hours. Nevertheless, the decline does not disrupt the continuation of outdoor activities which August is renowned for. Overall, August stands as a balanced summer month, combining warmth, sunshine, and adequate rainfall, contributing to its charm.Temperature
Waterville's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) from July's 77°F (25°C) in temperature. An average temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) is recorded during the nights in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Waterville, Maine, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Waterville, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Waterville, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 76.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Waterville, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Waterville, 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
Waterville, ME
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in August
Waterville, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in August
Waterville, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Waterville, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Waterville, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Waterville, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Waterville, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Waterville, 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
Waterville, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
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 40).
Average visibility in August
Waterville, ME
- Average visibility in August: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
