August weather forecast
Pittston, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pittston, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.6°F (24.2°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C), from a not significantly different 76.3°F (24.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in Pittston hover around an average low of 57.4°F (14.1°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pittston, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Pittston, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 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

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

During August, Pittston experiences an average high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and a low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Pittston, in August, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pittston have in August?

In Pittston, the average day length in August is 13h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:27 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 10.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Pittston.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in August?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Pittston, ME

Average pressure in August - Pittston, 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
Pittston, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Pittston, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Pittston, ME

Average rainfall in August - Pittston, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Pittston, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Pittston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Pittston, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Pittston, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Pittston, 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
Pittston, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Pittston, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Pittston, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Pittston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Pittston, ME

Average UV index in August - Pittston, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Pittston, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Pittston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Pittston, ME

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

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

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