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United StatesThe weather in August in Maine
It's warm in August in Maine with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Maine. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Maine, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2022, Maine reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Maine
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Maine. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Maine | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 25°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 26°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 131 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Maine with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 26°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Maine is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Maine, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Maine
Temperature in August in Maine over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Maine, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Maine
Total precipitation in August in Maine over the years
Daily UV index in August in Maine
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Maine, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Maine by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Maine. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.