August weather forecastDaysville, FL

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Daysville, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.7°F (32.6°C) and min 75°F (23.9°C).

Temperature

In Daysville, the month of August registers the highest temperatures, averaging 90.7°F (32.6°C) at the peak and 75°F (23.9°C) at the lowest.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. 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 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Daysville, in August, during 18.6 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Daysville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Daysville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of August in Daysville, Florida, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Daysville is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Daysville. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.