August weather forecast
Orient, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Orient, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The shift to August signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.4°F (24.1°C), subtly varied from July's 77°F (25°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Orient, in August, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Orient, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of August in Orient, Maine, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.7h 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

During August, Orient experiences an average high-temperature of 75.4°F (24.1°C) and a low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Orient, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) 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?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 9.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Orient, ME

Average temperature in August - Orient, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in August
Orient, ME

Average pressure in August - Orient, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Orient, ME

Average wind speed in August - Orient, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Orient, ME

Average humidity in August - Orient, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Orient, ME

Average rainfall in August - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Orient, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Orient, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Orient, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Orient, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Orient, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Orient, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).

Average UV index in August
Orient, ME

Average UV index in August - Orient, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Orient, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Orient, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in August
Orient, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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