August weather forecast
Friendship, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Friendship, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.8°F (14.9°C) and max 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

Friendship registers the highest average temperatures during the month of August, with peaks of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and lows of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Friendship, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Friendship.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 61.2°F (16.2°C). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In Friendship, the average length of the day in August 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 6:00 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Friendship are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?

August is the month when Friendship's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and lows of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What are August temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Friendship, is 72.7°F (22.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Friendship?

In Friendship, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Friendship, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Friendship, snow does not fall in May through September.

When is the ocean warmest?

With an average ocean temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in August?

In Friendship, the average seawater temperature in August is 61.2°F (16.2°C). For most, swimming in 61.2°F (16.2°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Friendship, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Friendship?

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?

In Friendship, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Friendship, ME

Average temperature in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Friendship, ME

Average pressure in August - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average wind speed in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Friendship, ME

Average humidity in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Friendship, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Friendship, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Friendship, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Friendship, ME

Average sea temperature in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 61°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Friendship, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Friendship, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Friendship, ME

Average UV index in August - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Friendship, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Friendship, ME

Average visibility in August - Friendship, 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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