August weather forecast
Fairfield, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Fairfield, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.5°F (24.7°C) and an average low of 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) from July's 77°F (25°C) in temperature. During August, Fairfield records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fairfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Fairfield is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Fairfield, 76.5°F (24.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.4°F (13°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Fairfield?

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Fairfield, in August, during 13.5 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 Fairfield have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Fairfield, ME

Average temperature in August - Fairfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.4°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in August - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in August - Fairfield, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Fairfield, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in August
Fairfield, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Fairfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Fairfield, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Fairfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fairfield, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in August - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Fairfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in August
Fairfield, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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