August weather forecast
New Portland, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in New Portland, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

New Portland, Maine, marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.9°F (24.4°C), hardly different from July's 77.2°F (25.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) marks the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In New Portland, during August, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.6 rainfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in New Portland are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for New Portland in August?

The high-temperature during August is 75.9°F (24.4°C) and the low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in New Portland?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In New Portland, in August, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 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 10.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in New Portland?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
New Portland, ME

Average temperature in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in August
New Portland, ME

Average pressure in August - New Portland, 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
New Portland, ME

Average wind speed in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
New Portland, ME

Average humidity in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall days in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall days in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
New Portland, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - New Portland, 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
New Portland, ME

Average sunshine days in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in August
New Portland, ME

Average UV index in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
New Portland, ME

Average cloud cover in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
New Portland, ME

Average visibility in August - New Portland, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

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

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