August weather forecast
Highland Park, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Highland Park, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 75.9°F (24.4°C) and an average high of 90°F (32.2°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 90°F (32.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C). Highland Park, during the nights of August, experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. 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', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, in August, during 27.8 rainfall days, 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Highland Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205 days and collects up to 41.3" (1049mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Highland Park is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, in Highland Park, Florida, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.