August weather forecast
Azalea Park, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Azalea Park, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 76.8°F (24.9°C) and max 91°F (32.8°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 91°F (32.8°C) and as low as 76.8°F (24.9°C).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Azalea Park, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Azalea Park, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Azalea Park are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.