August weather forecast
Appleton, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Appleton, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

Appleton's August weather, with an average high temperature of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and an average low temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Appleton, in August, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Appleton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Appleton?

Appleton's warmest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What are the temperatures in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Appleton, is 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Appleton, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout August, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Appleton, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Appleton have in August?

In Appleton, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Appleton, ME

Average temperature in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Appleton, ME

Average pressure in August - Appleton, 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).

Average wind speed in August
Appleton, ME

Average wind speed in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Appleton, ME

Average humidity in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Appleton, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Appleton, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Appleton, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Appleton, 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: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Appleton, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Appleton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Appleton, ME

Average UV index in August - Appleton, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Appleton, ME

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

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

Average visibility in August
Appleton, ME

Average visibility in August - Appleton, 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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