August weather forecastCosme, FL

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Cosme, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 90.5°F (32.5°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

The warmest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 90.5°F (32.5°C) and a low of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 111.2°F (44°C). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant 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 body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cosme, in August, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cosme, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 23.7" (602mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cosme, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.