August weather forecast
Oxford, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Oxford, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 75.2°F (24°C) and an average high of 90.1°F (32.3°C).

Temperature

Oxford witnesses its highest temperatures in July and August, reaching an average of 90.1°F (32.3°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Oxford, Florida, are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, during August, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Oxford is 9.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.