August weather forecast
York Harbor, ME

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in York Harbor, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and an average low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

York Harbor, Maine, measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in August, nearly consistent with the preceding month. York Harbor, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In York Harbor, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in York Harbor.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in York Harbor.
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most individuals in 65.7°F (18.7°C). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging to control as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in York Harbor.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in York Harbor?

York Harbor in August has an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in York Harbor?

The average relative humidity in August in York Harbor is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in York Harbor?

In August, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout August, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the month with the warmest ocean in York Harbor?

With an average ocean temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in York Harbor, Maine.

How cold is the water in August in York Harbor?

In York Harbor, Maine, in August, the average water temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C). For most, swimming in 65.7°F (18.7°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

How many hours of daylight does York Harbor have in August?

In York Harbor, the average day length in August is 13h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in York Harbor?

On the first day of August in York Harbor, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:03 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 in York Harbor?

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in August in York Harbor?

In August, the average sunshine duration in York Harbor, Maine, is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in York Harbor?

The months with the highest UV index in York Harbor are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in York Harbor?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in York Harbor is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
York Harbor, ME

Average temperature in August - York Harbor, 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 (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in August
York Harbor, ME

Average pressure in August - York Harbor, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
York Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
York Harbor, ME

Average humidity in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in August
York Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
York Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
York Harbor, ME

Average sea temperature in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sea temperature in August: 65.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
York Harbor, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
York Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in August
York Harbor, ME

Average UV index in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and 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
York Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in August - York Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
York Harbor, ME

Average visibility in August - York Harbor, 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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