August weather forecast
Moffitt, FL

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Moffitt, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average high of 89.8°F (32.1°C).

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 89.8°F (32.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 113°F (45°C). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.8 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Moffitt, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August in Moffitt, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Moffitt, the average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Moffitt. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.