Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 73.4°F (23°C) and a minimum temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bar Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Bar Harbor.Ocean temperature
The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Note: Dipping into 56.8°F (13.8°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of August, in Bar Harbor, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Bar Harbor, 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: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Bar Harbor, 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
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall in August: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sea temperature in August: 56.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.6°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bar Harbor, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sunshine days in August: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Bar Harbor, 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
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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