August weather forecast
Newport, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Newport, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.1°F (24.5°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C), closely related to the 76.8°F (24.9°C) observed in July. Newport witnesses an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) throughout the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Newport, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.9h 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Newport, is 76.1°F (24.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Newport, Maine, during August, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Newport have in August?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine in Newport is August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Newport is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Newport, ME

Average temperature in August - Newport, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Newport, ME

Average pressure in August - Newport, 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
Newport, ME

Average wind speed in August - Newport, 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
Newport, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in August
Newport, ME

Average rainfall in August - Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Newport, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Newport, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Newport, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Newport, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Newport, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Newport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Newport, ME

Average UV index in August - Newport, 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
Newport, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Newport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

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 39).

Average visibility in August
Newport, ME

Average visibility in August - Newport, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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