August weather forecast
Gillette, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Gillette, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 88.7°F (31.5°C) and 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

August is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 88.7°F (31.5°C) to a low of 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 104°F (40°C). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. 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 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. 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 especially vital to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gillette, during August, the rain falls for 25.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gillette, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Gillette, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.