August weather forecast
Highland Park, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Highland Park, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 90°F (32.2°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

Highland Park experiences a minor change to a still hot 90°F (32.2°C) in average high-temperature during August, closely reflecting July. Highland Park's temperature drops to an average low of 75.9°F (24.4°C) during the nights of August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Highland Park, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, during August, the rain falls for 27.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 205 rainfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Highland Park. A UV Index estimate 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 UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.