August weather forecast
West Kennebunk, ME

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in West Kennebunk, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average high of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

August notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.7°F (24.3°C), subtly differing from July's 76.3°F (24.6°C). In West Kennebunk, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In West Kennebunk, in August, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Kennebunk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In West Kennebunk, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of August, in West Kennebunk, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

August is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

During August, West Kennebunk experiences an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in West Kennebunk?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In West Kennebunk, in August, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The month with the highest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In West Kennebunk, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average temperature in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average pressure in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average wind speed in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average humidity in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall days in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall days in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average sunshine days in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average UV index in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is August (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
West Kennebunk, ME

Average cloud cover in August - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
West Kennebunk, ME

Average visibility in August - West Kennebunk, 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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