August weather forecast
El Chico, FL

August, the last month of the summer in El Chico, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 83.1°F (28.4°C).

Temperature

August is El Chico's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and lows of 83.1°F (28.4°C).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 95°F (35°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171.1 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In El Chico, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In El Chico, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.