August weather forecast
Cortez, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Cortez, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between max 87.4°F (30.8°C) and min 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 87.4°F (30.8°C) at the peak and 80.4°F (26.9°C) at the base.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cortez, in August, during 24.6 rainfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cortez, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 86.7°F (30.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cortez.
Note: It is often said that swimming in waters above 86°F (30°C) can feel less revitalizing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Cortez is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August in Cortez, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Cortez is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. 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. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.