August weather forecast
Brewster, FL

August, the last month of the summer in Brewster, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 89.8°F (32.1°C) and min 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

August, characterized by an average high temperature of 89.8°F (32.1°C) and a low temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a scorching 111.2°F (44°C). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Brewster. Rain falls for 25.8 days and accumulates 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Brewster, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Brewster is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.