August weather forecast
Union, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Union, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

Union's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and lows of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Union is 83%.

Rainfall

In Union, during August, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Union, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Union?

The warmest period in Union, Maine, is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and a low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the usual temperature for Union in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Union, records 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Union?

The average relative humidity in August in Union is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Union?

In Union, Maine, in August, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Union?

May through October are months without snowfall in Union, Maine.

What is the average length of the day in August in Union?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Union?

On the first day of August in Union, Maine, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Union?

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Union.

How long on average sun shines in August in Union?

The average sunshine duration in August in Union is 10.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Union?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Union?

In Union, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Union, ME

Average temperature in August - Union, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Union, ME

Average pressure in August - Union, 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
Union, ME

Average wind speed in August - Union, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Union, ME

Average humidity in August - Union, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Union, ME

Average rainfall in August - Union, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Union, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Union, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Union, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Union, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Union, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Union, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Union, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Union, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Union, ME

Average UV index in August - Union, 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
Union, ME

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

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

Average visibility in August
Union, ME

Average visibility in August - Union, 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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