August weather forecast
Waterbury, FL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Waterbury, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and an average high of 88.5°F (31.4°C).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in August, averaging 88.5°F (31.4°C) at the high end and 79.7°F (26.5°C) at the low end.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. 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. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?

August is the month when Waterbury sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 88.5°F (31.4°C) and a low of 79.7°F (26.5°C).

How hot is it in August?

The high-temperature during August is 88.5°F (31.4°C) and the low-temperature is 79.7°F (26.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.8 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Waterbury, during August, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Waterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Waterbury, FL

Average temperature in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 79.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Waterbury, FL

Average pressure in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Waterbury, FL

Average wind speed in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Waterbury, FL

Average humidity in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Waterbury, FL

Average rainfall in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 6.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Waterbury, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Waterbury, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Waterbury, FL

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
Waterbury, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Waterbury, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in August
Waterbury, FL

Average visibility in August - Waterbury, 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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