August weather forecast
Calais, ME

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Weather in August

In August, Calais experiences sultry weather, with high temperatures nearly as hot as July. The summer heat lingers, and the city continues to enjoy extended daylight hours and frequent sunny spells. With the decrease in rainfall, August becomes the driest month of the year, recording just 1.77" (45mm) of rain. Despite the continuous heat.The city starts to witness a shrinking of daylight hours, signaling the nearing end of summer. Optimizing the warm weather, residents make the most of their time outdoors before the arrival of fall.

Temperature

Calais's weather in August displays an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C), showing minor disparity from July's 74.8°F (23.8°C). An average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) is observed during August nights.

Humidity

In Calais, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Calais. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Calais, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:07 pm ADT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.8h 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Calais in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Calais during August are 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically collects 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Calais, in August, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Calais, 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 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:07 pm ADT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Calais, ME

Average temperature in August - Calais, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.5°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 (13.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Calais, ME

Average pressure in August - Calais, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Calais, ME

Average wind speed in August - Calais, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Calais, ME

Average humidity in August - Calais, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Calais, ME

Average rainfall in August - Calais, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Calais, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Calais, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Calais, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Calais, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Calais, 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Calais, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Calais, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Calais, ME

Average UV index in August - Calais, 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
Calais, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Calais, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in August
Calais, ME

Average visibility in August - Calais, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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