August weather forecast
Fort De Soto, FL

August, the last month of the summer in Fort De Soto, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and an average low of 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Fort De Soto's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and a low of 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Fort De Soto, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fort De Soto, during August, the rain falls for 24.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation. In Fort De Soto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.4 days and collects up to 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Fort De Soto, Florida, is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fort De Soto. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.