Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Richmond's average high-temperature in August sits at a still moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C), showing little difference from the previous month. In August, Richmond records an average nighttime temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).Humidity
In Richmond, Maine, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout August, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Richmond, snow does not fall in June through September.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 61.5°F (16.4°C). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
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 6:02 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
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Richmond, ME
- Average high temperature in August: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Richmond, 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
Richmond, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Richmond, ME
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Richmond, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in August
Richmond, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Richmond, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Richmond, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Richmond, ME
- Average sea temperature in August: 61.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.7°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Richmond, ME
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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
Richmond, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Richmond, 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
Richmond, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
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 34).
Average visibility in August
Richmond, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).
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