August weather forecastOrange City, FL
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Orange City, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 91.2°F (32.9°C).Temperature
August, characterized by an average high temperature of 91.2°F (32.9°C) and a low temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C), is generally the warmest month.Heat index
August's average heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 114.8°F (46°C). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Orange City, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
In Orange City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Orange City, FL
- Average high temperature in August: 91.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 76.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Orange City, FL
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Orange City, FL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Orange City, FL
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Orange City, FL
- Average rainfall in August: 5.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.34").
Average rainfall days in August
Orange City, FL
- Average rainfall days in August: 26.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Orange City, FL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Orange City, FL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Orange City, FL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Orange City, FL
- Average sunshine days in August: 2.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Orange City, FL
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Orange City, FL
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Orange City, 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).
