August weather forecast
Caratunk, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Caratunk, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

Caratunk marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 73.4°F (23°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 75°F (23.9°C). Throughout August, the average low-temperature dips to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Caratunk, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Caratunk, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, in Caratunk, the average high-temperature is 73.4°F (23°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Caratunk, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Caratunk have in August?

The average day length in August is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Caratunk, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Caratunk, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Caratunk, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Caratunk, ME

Average wind speed in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Caratunk, ME

Average humidity in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Caratunk, ME

Average rainfall in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.13").

Average rainfall days in August
Caratunk, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Caratunk, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Caratunk, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Caratunk, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Caratunk, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Caratunk, ME

Average UV index in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Caratunk, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Caratunk, ME

Average visibility in August - Caratunk, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August and September (4mi).

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