August weather forecast
Cocoa, FL

August, the last month of the summer in Cocoa, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 87.4°F (30.8°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The warmest period is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and a low of 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 104°F (40°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cocoa is August, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cocoa, with an average ocean temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C).
Note: Temperatures between 77°F (25°C) and 84.2°F (29°C) in water are ideal for swimming, diving, and other activities, providing enjoyment and comfort for extended durations.

Daylight

In Cocoa, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.