August weather forecast
Cushing, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Cushing, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.7°F (20.4°C) and min 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

During the warmest month, August, temperatures average a high of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and a low of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout August, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cushing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cushing, Maine, snow does not fall in May through October.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).
Note: Swimming in 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not an enjoyable experience for most. Breathing becomes progressively more challenging as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?

Cushing's August weather reaches an average high of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C), making it the warmest month.

What is the usual temperature for Cushing in August?

In Cushing, 68.7°F (20.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.6°F (15.9°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Cushing, during August, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

When is the ocean warmest in Cushing?

With an average ocean temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cushing.

What is the ocean temperature in August?

In Cushing, Maine, the average seawater temperature in August is 60.4°F (15.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Cushing, the average day length in August is 13h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Cushing have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

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 intensity in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Cushing, ME

Average pressure in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cushing, ME

Average wind speed in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Cushing, ME

Average humidity in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Cushing, ME

Average rainfall in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in August
Cushing, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cushing, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cushing, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Cushing, ME

Average sea temperature in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 60.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

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

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

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cushing, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Cushing, ME

Average UV index in August - Cushing, 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
Cushing, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Cushing, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Cushing, ME

Average visibility in August - Cushing, 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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