August weather forecast
Bath, ME

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Weather in August

August in Bath, Maine, continues the summer streak with hot temperatures, similar to July. Lower wind speeds yet humid conditions seem to slow the pace of town, encouraging residents to seek cooler indoor retreats. The town bathes in abundant sunshine, highlighted by soaring UV indices. Occasional rain showers bring temporary relief from the summer heat. Towards the end of the month, a subtle drop in temperature indicates the arrival of cooler autumn months.

Temperature

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 73.4°F (23°C) and a low of 59.7°F (15.4°C), is the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bath, Maine, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of August in Bath, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

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: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Bath?

Bath's warmest weather arrives in August, when temperatures average a high of 73.4°F (23°C) and a low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 73.4°F (23°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Bath, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Bath, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bath?

In Bath, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bath have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Bath, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Bath, ME

Average temperature in August - Bath, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Bath, ME

Average pressure in August - Bath, 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
Bath, ME

Average wind speed in August - Bath, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Bath, ME

Average humidity in August - Bath, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Bath, ME

Average rainfall in August - Bath, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Bath, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Bath, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Bath, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Bath, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Bath, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bath, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Bath, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Bath, ME

Average UV index in August - Bath, 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
Bath, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Bath, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Bath, ME

Average visibility in August - Bath, 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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