August weather forecast
Niceville, FL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Niceville, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 88.3°F (31.3°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

Niceville experiences its warmest period in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 88.3°F (31.3°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Niceville is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Niceville. Rain falls for 24.5 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Niceville, snow does not fall in February through December.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Niceville, with an average ocean temperature of 85.8°F (29.9°C).
Note: Water temperatures in the range of 77°F (25°C) to 84.2°F (29°C) are warm and delightful, ensuring comfort during water activities over extended periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of August in Niceville, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Niceville, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be alert! The reflection of water and sand augments UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Niceville?

Niceville's average highest temperatures are recorded in July and August, reaching a high of 88.3°F (31.3°C).

Is it hot in Niceville during August?

The high-temperature in Niceville, Florida, during August is 88.3°F (31.3°C) and the low-temperature is 79.2°F (26.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Niceville?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the wettest month in Niceville?

The month with the most rainfall in Niceville, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 24.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Niceville in August?

In August, in Niceville, Florida, the rain falls for 24.5 days. Throughout August, 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Niceville?

In Niceville, Florida, snow does not fall in February through December.

What month is the ocean warmest in Niceville?

With an average ocean temperature of 85.8°F (29.9°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Niceville, Florida.

What is the water temperature in August in Niceville?

In Niceville, in August, the average water temperature is 85.8°F (29.9°C). For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

What is the average length of the day in August in Niceville?

The average day length in August is 13h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Niceville?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Niceville?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Niceville?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in August in Niceville?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Niceville is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Niceville, FL

Average temperature in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 79.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48°F).

Average pressure in August
Niceville, FL

Average pressure in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Niceville, FL

Average wind speed in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Niceville, FL

Average humidity in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Niceville, FL

Average rainfall in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 5.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Niceville, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 24.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Niceville, FL

Average snowfall in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Niceville, FL

Average snowfall days in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Niceville, FL

Average sea temperature in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average sea temperature in August: 85.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (85.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (61.6°F).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Niceville, FL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Niceville, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Niceville, FL

Average UV index in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
Niceville, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in August
Niceville, FL

Average visibility in August - Niceville, FL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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