August weather forecastCarrollwood, FL

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Carrollwood, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.3°F (32.4°C) and min 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

August is the month that records the highest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 90.3°F (32.4°C) to a low of 79°F (26.1°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a blistering 107.6°F (42°C). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Carrollwood is 72%.

Rainfall

In Carrollwood, in August, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 5.16" (131mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carrollwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.2 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Carrollwood, Florida, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in Carrollwood, Florida, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Carrollwood, Florida, is 9.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Carrollwood. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.