August weather forecast
Fort Walton Beach, FL

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The vast Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with a high view of the city and part of the river
The vast Fort Walton Beach in Florida, with a high view of the city and part of the river

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 79°F (26.1°C) and max 89.1°F (31.7°C).

Temperature

The warmest period is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 89.1°F (31.7°C) and a low of 79°F (26.1°C).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be an extremely hot 105.8°F (41°C). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Fort Walton Beach, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, snow does not fall in March through December.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 86.2°F (30.1°C).
Note: It is often perceived that water temperatures beyond 86°F (30°C) lack the cooling effect desired during hot weather.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of August, in Fort Walton Beach, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fort Walton Beach, the average sunshine in August is 10.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fort Walton Beach. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Fort Walton Beach?

In Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the peak average temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 89.1°F (31.7°C) and a low of 79°F (26.1°C).

Is it hot in Fort Walton Beach during August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, during August are 89.1°F (31.7°C) and 79°F (26.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Fort Walton Beach?

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the wettest month in Fort Walton Beach?

The month with the most rainfall in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 25 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fort Walton Beach in August?

In Fort Walton Beach, during August, the rain falls for 25 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fort Walton Beach?

In Fort Walton Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.

When is the ocean warmest in Fort Walton Beach?

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with an average ocean temperature of 86.2°F (30.1°C).

What is the ocean temperature in August in Fort Walton Beach?

In August, the average ocean temperature is 86.2°F (30.1°C). The water temperature above 86°F (30°C) is arguably regarded as unpleasant. The primary purpose of entering the water - cooling down from sunshine and high temperatures - is lost.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Walton Beach have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Fort Walton Beach?

On the first day of August in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Walton Beach have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is 10.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Fort Walton Beach?

The months with the highest UV index in Fort Walton Beach are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Fort Walton Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Fort Walton Beach is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average temperature in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 89.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 79°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average pressure in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average wind speed in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average humidity in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average rainfall in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 5.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 25 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

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Average snowfall days in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average snowfall days in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average sea temperature in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average sea temperature in August: 86.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.3°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 4.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average UV index in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in August
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Average visibility in August - Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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