August weather forecast
Cosme, FL

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

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 90.5°F (32.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 111.2°F (44°C). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Cosme, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, in Cosme, the rain falls for 23.8 days. Throughout August, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cosme, there are 162.9 rainfall days, and 23.7" (602mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Cosme 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.