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Appleton Weather in August

Appleton in August

The short of it: Appleton in August averages a high of 25 °C (78 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 78° · low 57° · rain 3.3 in. · daylight 14 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Appleton an average August high of 78°, a low of 57° and some 3.3 in. of rain. Much like July: highs about 78°, nights near 57°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 1 min in mid-August, 71 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Union, 5 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 0.2 in. more rain
Versus September
8° warmer
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 1 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UnionMaine5 mi SSW78°58°3.2 in.
CamdenMaine11 mi ESE76°58°3.1 in.
RockportMaine11 mi SE77°58°3.0 in.
JeffersonMaine11 mi WSW78°58°3.3 in.
WarrenMaine12 mi S77°58°3.1 in.
RocklandMaine15 mi SSE76°58°3.0 in.
BelfastMaine15 mi NE78°57°3.1 in.
WindsorMaine16 mi W79°57°3.4 in.

The Almanac · Appleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 78°, nights near 57°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°3.3 in.10 mph9 h 12 min✦
February33°13°3.3 in.11 mph10 h 23 min✦
March41°23°4.0 in.11 mph11 h 47 min✦
April52°34°4.6 in.10 mph13 h 24 min✦✦
May64°43°4.0 in.9 mph14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June73°52°3.8 in.8 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July79°58°3.0 in.7 mph15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August78°57°3.3 in.6 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September70°50°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October58°40°5.4 in.9 mph10 h 54 min✦✦
November46°30°4.8 in.10 mph9 h 32 min✦
December35°20°5.0 in.10 mph8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in August?

Days average 25 °C (78 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 78°, nights near 57°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Appleton?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Appleton in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 1 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in August?

Hardly — August nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Appleton in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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