August weather forecast
Cara, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Cara, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 90.7°F (32.6°C) and 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 90.7°F (32.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 75.2°F (24°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Cara, in August, during 21.2 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cara, Florida, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of August in Cara, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cara, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.