August weather forecast
Penobscot, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Penobscot, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

Penobscot's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. Penobscot experiences a consistent average temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) throughout the nights in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Penobscot, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Penobscot, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Penobscot is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Penobscot, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Penobscot 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Penobscot?

Penobscot in August has an average high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Penobscot?

The average relative humidity in August in Penobscot is 80%.

How much does it rain in Penobscot in August?

In Penobscot, Maine, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Penobscot?

In Penobscot, Maine, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Penobscot?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Penobscot?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Penobscot, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Penobscot?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Penobscot, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Penobscot have in August?

In Penobscot, Maine, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Penobscot?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Penobscot?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Penobscot is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Penobscot, ME

Average temperature in August - Penobscot, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Penobscot, ME

Average pressure in August - Penobscot, 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
Penobscot, ME

Average wind speed in August - Penobscot, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Penobscot, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Penobscot, ME

Average rainfall in August - Penobscot, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").

Average rainfall days in August
Penobscot, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Penobscot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Penobscot, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Penobscot, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Penobscot, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Penobscot, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Penobscot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Penobscot, ME

Average UV index in August - Penobscot, 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
Penobscot, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Penobscot, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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