August weather forecast
Cape Canaveral, FL

Share
A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida
A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a tropical month in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 86°F (30°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

In Cape Canaveral, August is identified by the highest average temperatures, reaching a peak of 86°F (30°C) and a low of 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cape Canaveral is August, when the rain falls for 25.7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C).
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.

Daylight

In Cape Canaveral, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of August in Cape Canaveral, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.9h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Note! Reflective surfaces like sand and water heighten the UV radiation levels.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Cape Canaveral?

The month of August sees the average highest temperatures in Cape Canaveral, Florida, reaching 86°F (30°C) at the peak and 79.7°F (26.5°C) at the low.

How hot does it get in Cape Canaveral in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Cape Canaveral, is 86°F (30°C) and the average low-temperature is 79.7°F (26.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months in Cape Canaveral?

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

What is the average humidity in August in Cape Canaveral?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Cape Canaveral?

The month with the most rainfall in Cape Canaveral is August, when the rain falls for 25.7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.34" (161mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Cape Canaveral?

In Cape Canaveral, in August, during 25.7 rainfall days, 6.34" (161mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What month is the ocean warmest in Cape Canaveral?

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cape Canaveral, with an average ocean temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C).

What is the water temperature in August in Cape Canaveral?

In Cape Canaveral, Florida, in August, the average water temperature is 84.7°F (29.3°C). For swimming, diving, and other water activities, temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) are perceived as very enjoyable and pleasurable for prolonged periods without feeling uncomfortable.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cape Canaveral?

The average day length in August in Cape Canaveral is 13h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Cape Canaveral?

On the first day of August in Cape Canaveral, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Cape Canaveral?

The average sunshine duration in August in Cape Canaveral is 10.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Cape Canaveral?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Cape Canaveral?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average temperature in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 86°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.4°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 (59.4°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average pressure in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average wind speed in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average humidity in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 6.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.22").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

[Resources]

Average sea temperature in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sea temperature in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sea temperature in August: 84.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (71.4°F).

[Resources]

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average UV index in August - Cape Canaveral, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).

[Resources]

Average visibility in August
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average visibility in August - Cape Canaveral, 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).

[Resources]

Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location