August weather forecast
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Weather in August

August in Florida is emblematic of the peak summer season, marked by persistent warmth and pronounced humidity. The northern parts of the state, encompassing areas like Tallahassee and Jacksonville, generally experience temperatures from 70°F (21.1°C) to 84°F (28.9°C). Meanwhile, the southern region, inclusive of destinations like Miami and Key West, witnesses temperatures spanning from 81°F (27.2°C) to 88°F (31.1°C).

When set side by side with July, August maintains its torrid pace, consistently offering some of the year's highest temperature readings. The extended daylight and the stiflingly warm nights further accentuate the summer's dominance.

At this point in the year, phenomena such as frost or snow are entirely out of the question. Clear morning skies remain a common feature, but as the day's heat accumulates, cumulus clouds often develop, casting occasional shadows over the sun-drenched landscape.

Rainfall in August is both frequent and substantial. The established pattern of heavy afternoon thunderstorms continues to drench various parts of Florida. These storms, rich in rain and peppered with lightning, are a dominant force in August's weather narrative. It is no surprise then that August often vies with July for the position of Florida's wettest month. The intensity and frequency of these downpours can vary, but their presence is a near certainty.

Moreover, as the Atlantic hurricane season progresses, Florida's vigilance for potential hurricanes intensifies. August has historically been a month where the state's vulnerability to these tropical systems becomes evident, often leading to preparations and heightened weather monitoring. Though, the most significant threats from hurricanes typically manifest in the upcoming months.

  • Miami - August »
    With an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Miami, Florida. Miami's temperature records reveal August as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 87.1°F (30.6°C) and lows of 82.6°F (28.1°C).
  • Lake Buena Vista - August »
    In Lake Buena Vista, during August, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. On the first day of August in Lake Buena Vista, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:16 pm.
  • Orlando - August »
    The months with the highest humidity in Orlando are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The month with the most rainfall in Orlando is August, when the rain falls for 24.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of precipitation.
  • Tampa - August »
    With an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Tampa, Florida. In Tampa, Florida, in August, the average water temperature is 86.5°F (30.3°C).
  • Jacksonville - August »
    August is the month with the warmest seawater in Jacksonville, with an average ocean temperature of 83.5°F (28.6°C). In Jacksonville during August, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.
  • Tallahassee - August »
    August proves to be the warmest month in Tallahassee, recording an average peak temperature of 90.9°F (32.7°C) and a minimum temperature of 74.7°F (23.7°C). The month with the most rainfall in Tallahassee is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation.
  • Fort Lauderdale - August »
    August is the month with the warmest seawater in Fort Lauderdale with an average ocean temperature of 86.4°F (30.2°C). With its average high temperature of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and a low of 82°F (27.8°C), August is regarded as the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Gainesville - August »
    The months with the highest humidity in Gainesville are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%. The months with the highest humidity in Gainesville are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
  • Sarasota - August »
    The month with the most rainfall in Sarasota is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation. The month with the warmest seawater in Sarasota, Florida, is August, with an average ocean temperature of 86.7°F (30.4°C).
  • Naples - August »
    The month with the warmest seawater in Naples is August, with an average ocean temperature of 87.3°F (30.7°C). In August, the average ocean temperature in Naples is 87.3°F (30.7°C).
  • Pensacola - August »
    The month with the warmest seawater in Pensacola is August, with an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C). The month with the warmest seawater in Pensacola is August, with an average ocean temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C).
  • Daytona Beach - August »
    With an average ocean temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Daytona Beach. In Daytona Beach, Florida, during August, the rain falls for 26.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.
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