August weather forecast
Palmetto, FL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Palmetto, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 88.5°F (31.4°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

In Palmetto, the month of August registers the highest temperatures, averaging 88.5°F (31.4°C) at the peak and 79.7°F (26.5°C) at the lowest.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. 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. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.8 days and accumulates 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is August, with an average ocean temperature of 86.7°F (30.4°C).
Note: It can be argued that water temperatures above 86°F (30°C) do not provide the desired relief.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Palmetto is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Palmetto, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Palmetto. 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: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice! The Sun's UV exposure elevates with sand and water reflections.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 88.5°F (31.4°C) and a minimum average of 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Is it hot in Palmetto during August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 88.5°F (31.4°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Palmetto?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Palmetto?

The month with the most rainfall in Palmetto, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Palmetto in August?

In Palmetto, in August, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 6.42" (163mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the warmest ocean in Palmetto?

With an average ocean temperature of 86.7°F (30.4°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.

What is the ocean temperature in August in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, the average seawater temperature in August is 86.7°F (30.4°C). For swimming, other intense water activities, temperature above 86°F (30°C) is arguably unpleasant, as the water cooling effect is missing.

How many hours of daylight does Palmetto have in August?

The average day length in August in Palmetto, Florida, is 13h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Palmetto?

On the first day of August in Palmetto, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmetto have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Palmetto is 9.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Palmetto?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Palmetto, Florida.

How high is the UV index in August in Palmetto?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmetto, Florida, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Palmetto, FL

Average temperature in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 79.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Palmetto, FL

Average pressure in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Palmetto, FL

Average wind speed in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Palmetto, FL

Average humidity in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Palmetto, FL

Average rainfall in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 6.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in August
Palmetto, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in August
Palmetto, FL

Average sea temperature in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average sea temperature in August: 86.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64°F).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palmetto, FL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Palmetto, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Palmetto, FL

Average UV index in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Palmetto, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Palmetto, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in August
Palmetto, FL

Average visibility in August - Palmetto, 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).

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