August weather forecast
Washington, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Washington, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Temperature

Washington reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 72.7°F (22.6°C) at the peak and 58.8°F (14.9°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Washington, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Washington, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Washington, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Washington.

Daylight

In Washington, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of August in Washington, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Washington?

In Washington, Maine, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 72.7°F (22.6°C) and a low of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What are August temperatures in Washington?

During August, Washington experiences an average high-temperature of 72.7°F (22.6°C) and a low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Washington?

In August, the average relative humidity in Washington, Maine, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Washington?

In Washington, during August, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Washington?

May through September are months without snowfall in Washington, Maine.

How many hours of daylight does Washington have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Washington?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Washington, Maine, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Washington?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Washington?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Washington, Maine, is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Washington?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Washington?

In Washington, 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
Washington, ME

Average temperature in August - Washington, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.8°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Washington, ME

Average pressure in August - Washington, 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
Washington, ME

Average wind speed in August - Washington, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Washington, ME

Average humidity in August - Washington, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Washington, ME

Average rainfall in August - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Washington, ME

Average rainfall days in August - Washington, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Washington, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Washington, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Washington, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Washington, ME

Average sunshine days in August - Washington, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Washington, ME

Average UV index in August - Washington, 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
Washington, ME

Average cloud cover in August - Washington, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Washington, ME

Average visibility in August - Washington, 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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