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 advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.6°F (24.8°C), nearly identical to July's 77.5°F (25.3°C). Nighttime in August brings a stark departure from the daily high, resting at an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Canton, during August, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Canton, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.On the first day of August in Canton, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 9.9h 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Average temperature in August
Canton, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Canton, ME
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Canton, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Canton, ME
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Canton, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in August
Canton, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Canton, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Canton, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Canton, 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: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Canton, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Canton, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Canton, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in August
Canton, 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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