August weather forecast
Brighton, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Brighton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.9°F (12.7°C) and max 76.3°F (24.6°C).

Temperature

August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C), showing a minute difference from July's 77°F (25°C). During August, an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Brighton, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, Maine, in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 5:24 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

Brighton in August has an average high-temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Brighton, during August, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August in Brighton, Maine, is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Brighton, Maine, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average pressure in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average wind speed in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average humidity in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Brighton, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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
Brighton, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average UV index in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Brighton, 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
Brighton, ME

Average visibility in August - Brighton, 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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