August weather forecast
Gillette, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Gillette, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 88.7°F (31.5°C) and 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 88.7°F (31.5°C) at the peak and 79.5°F (26.4°C) at the base.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 104°F (40°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Gillette, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gillette, in August, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gillette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.1 days and collects up to 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gillette is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Gillette is 9.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.