August weather forecast
Avon Park, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Avon Park, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 89.8°F (32.1°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

In Avon Park, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 89.8°F (32.1°C) and a low of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 113°F (45°C). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Avon Park, in August, during 28.9 rainfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Avon Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 217.2 days and collects up to 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Avon Park, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

In Avon Park, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.