August weather forecast
Sunset, ME

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Weather in August

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

Temperature

In Sunset, the month of August is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 68.9°F (20.5°C) and a low of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, in August, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sunset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.5 days and collects up to 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Sunset, 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

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 68.9°F (20.5°C) and lows at 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What are the temperatures in August?

August temperatures in Sunset vary between a 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?

In August, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sunset, in August, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sunset?

May through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

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.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Sunset, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in August
Sunset, ME

Average temperature in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average pressure in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average wind speed in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average humidity in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall days in August - Sunset, 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 daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sunset, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sunset, 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 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
Sunset, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average UV index in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average visibility in August - Sunset, 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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