August weather forecast
Princeton, ME

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Weather in August

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

Temperature

Princeton's average high-temperature in August is a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 77.2°F (25.1°C) of July. Princeton experiences an average low-temperature reading of 55.2°F (12.9°C) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Princeton is 78%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in August, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.3 days and collects up to 9.45" (240mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Princeton.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of August in Princeton, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Princeton. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Princeton in August?

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

What is the average humidity in August in Princeton?

The average relative humidity in August in Princeton is 78%.

How much does it rain in Princeton in August?

In August, in Princeton, Maine, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout August, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Princeton?

June through September are months without snowfall in Princeton, Maine.

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in August?

In Princeton, Maine, the average day length in August is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Princeton?

On the first day of August in Princeton, Maine, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Princeton?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Princeton, Maine, is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Princeton?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Princeton?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Princeton, Maine, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Princeton, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Princeton, ME

Average pressure in August - Princeton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Princeton, ME

Average wind speed in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Princeton, ME

Average humidity in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Princeton, ME

Average rainfall in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in August
Princeton, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Princeton, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Princeton, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • 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: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Princeton, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Princeton, ME

Average UV index in August - Princeton, 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
Princeton, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Princeton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
Princeton, ME

Average visibility in August - Princeton, 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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