August weather forecast
Stonington, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Stonington, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Humidity

In Stonington, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Stonington, during August, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).
Note: Danger awaits those who swim in 58.6°F (14.8°C) without protection. Falling below 50°F (10°C) means intense cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Stonington.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

August is the warmest month in Stonington, Maine, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and an average low of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What are August temperatures?

During August, Stonington experiences an average high-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How much does it rain in Stonington in August?

In Stonington, in August, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Stonington, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the month with the warmest ocean?

With an average ocean temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in August?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Stonington have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Stonington?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Stonington have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Stonington, ME

Average temperature in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in August
Stonington, ME

Average pressure in August - Stonington, 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
Stonington, ME

Average wind speed in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Stonington, ME

Average humidity in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Stonington, ME

Average rainfall in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in August
Stonington, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Stonington, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Stonington, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Stonington, ME

Average sea temperature in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 58.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.2°F).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stonington, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Stonington, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Stonington, ME

Average UV index in August - Stonington, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Stonington, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Stonington, ME

Average visibility in August - Stonington, ME
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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