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 initiation of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C), showing minor variations from the previous month. Athens experiences an average temperature drop to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) during August nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 80%.Rainfall
In Athens, in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Athens in August?
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How many days does it rain in August?
When it does not snow?
How many hours of daylight does Athens have in August?
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
What month has the most sunshine?
How long on average sun shines in August?
What is the month with the highest UV index?
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Average temperature in August
Athens, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 54.9°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 (10.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Athens, 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
Athens, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Athens, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").
Average rainfall days in August
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Athens, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Athens, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Athens, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Athens, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Athens, ME
- Average visibility in August: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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