August weather forecast
Oakland, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Oakland, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

The initiation of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.5°F (24.7°C), showing minor variations from the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) is witnessed throughout August.

Humidity

In Oakland, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Oakland, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Oakland.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 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

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Oakland, records 76.5°F (24.7°C), while the low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Oakland?

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Oakland, during August, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oakland have in August?

In Oakland, the average day length in August is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Oakland?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What are the months with 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?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Oakland, ME

Average temperature in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average pressure in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average wind speed in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average humidity in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average rainfall in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average snowfall in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average UV index in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Oakland, 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
Oakland, ME

Average visibility in August - Oakland, 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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