August weather forecast
West Southport, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a moderately hot month in West Southport, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 73.4°F (23°C) at the peak and 59.7°F (15.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

In West Southport, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Southport, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?

In West Southport, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 73.4°F (23°C) and a low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What are August temperatures in West Southport?

In West Southport, 73.4°F (23°C) is the average high-temperature and 59.7°F (15.4°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in August?

In West Southport, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In West Southport, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:15 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 West Southport have in August?

In West Southport, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
West Southport, ME

Average temperature in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average high temperature in August: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
West Southport, ME

Average pressure in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
West Southport, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
West Southport, ME

Average humidity in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
West Southport, ME

Average rainfall in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
West Southport, ME

Average rainfall days in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Southport, ME

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Southport, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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 Southport, ME

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Southport, 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 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
West Southport, ME

Average sunshine days in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

Average UV index in August
West Southport, ME

Average UV index in August - West Southport, 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
West Southport, ME

Average cloud cover in August - West Southport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
West Southport, ME

Average visibility in August - West Southport, 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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