August weather forecast
Florida, USA

August in Florida is emblematic of the peak summer season, marked by persistent warmth and pronounced humidity. The northern parts of the state, encompassing areas like Tallahassee and Jacksonville, generally experience temperatures from 70°F (21.1°C) to 84°F (28.9°C). Meanwhile, the southern region, inclusive of destinations like Miami and Key West, witnesses temperatures spanning from 81°F (27.2°C) to 88°F (31.1°C).

When set side by side with July, August maintains its torrid pace, consistently offering some of the year's highest temperature readings. The extended daylight and the stiflingly warm nights further accentuate the summer's dominance.

At this point in the year, phenomena such as frost or snow are entirely out of the question. Clear morning skies remain a common feature, but as the day's heat accumulates, cumulus clouds often develop, casting occasional shadows over the sun-drenched landscape.

Rainfall in August is both frequent and substantial. The established pattern of heavy afternoon thunderstorms continues to drench various parts of Florida. These storms, rich in rain and peppered with lightning, are a dominant force in August's weather narrative. It is no surprise then that August often vies with July for the position of Florida's wettest month. The intensity and frequency of these downpours can vary, but their presence is a near certainty.

Moreover, as the Atlantic hurricane season progresses, Florida's vigilance for potential hurricanes intensifies. August has historically been a month where the state's vulnerability to these tropical systems becomes evident, often leading to preparations and heightened weather monitoring. Though, the most significant threats from hurricanes typically manifest in the upcoming months.

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• Miami - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Miami with an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C). August is the warmest month in Miami, Florida, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 87.1°F (30.6°C) and an average low of 82.6°F (28.1°C).
• Lake Buena Vista - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lake Buena Vista is August, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Lake Buena Vista during August, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.
• Orlando - August »
  On the first day of August in Orlando sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. August, with an average high of 91°F (32.8°C) and a low of 76.8°F (24.9°C), signifies the warmest month of the year in Orlando.
• Tampa - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Tampa, with an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C). With an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Tampa.
• Jacksonville - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Jacksonville is August, when the rain falls for 23.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. In Jacksonville in August, the average water temperature is 83.5°F (28.6°C).
• Tallahassee - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tallahassee is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation. In Tallahassee in August, during 26.8 rainfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Fort Lauderdale - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Fort Lauderdale with an average ocean temperature of 86.4°F (30.2°C). August, having an average high-temperature of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 82°F (27.8°C), is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
• Gainesville - August »
  August, recording an average high temperature of 90.7°F (32.6°C) and a low temperature of 75°F (23.9°C), is Gainesville's warmest month. August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Gainesville, Florida.
• Sarasota - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sarasota is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation. August registers as the month with the average highest temperatures in Sarasota reaching 88.5°F (31.4°C) at its peak and 79.7°F (26.5°C) at the lowest.
• Naples - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Naples is August, when the rain falls for 22.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Naples, with an average ocean temperature of 87.3°F (30.7°C).
• Pensacola - August »
  In Pensacola the months of July and August register the average highest temperatures, peaking at 90.1°F (32.3°C). August is the month with the warmest seawater in Pensacola, with an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C).
• Daytona Beach - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Daytona Beach, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 26.1 days and typically aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation. August is the month that records the highest temperatures in Daytona Beach, with averages ranging from a high of 89.2°F (31.8°C) to a low of 78.1°F (25.6°C).