August weather forecast
Marco Island, FL

The sweaty grasp of summer continues into August. The temperatures show no sign of backing down, maintaining daily highs of 90°F (32.2°C) and rising to new lows at 75°F (23.9°C). The rainfall experiences a slight increase reaching 8" (203mm) across 16 rainy days. August transforms Marco Island into tropical paradise with its lush flora drinking from the monsoon showers. While an exhilarating time for nature walks, remember the prolonged exposure to the sun can necessitate frequent hydration.

Temperature

During July through September, Marco Island experiences its peak temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 89.6°F (32°C).

Rainfall

In Marco Island, Florida, during August, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Marco Island, there are 111 rainfall days, and 51.57" (1310mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Marco Island, with an average ocean temperature of 87.4°F (30.8°C).
Note: The ideal feeling of cooling down in water can be lost when the temperature surpasses 86°F (30°C).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Marco Island is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Marco Island, the average sunshine in August is 9h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 11, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 11 transforms into these recommendations:
Put into effect every essential safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes might burn instantly. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Prompt application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30+, is necessary after a swim or an outdoor workout and it should be re-applied every two hours. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.