August weather forecast
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Punta Gorda Beach, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 80.1°F (26.7°C) and max 88.2°F (31.2°C).

Temperature

August, characterized by an average high temperature of 88.2°F (31.2°C) and a low temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Punta Gorda Beach, Florida, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Punta Gorda Beach. Rain falls for 23.6 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Punta Gorda Beach?

Punta Gorda Beach, Florida, records the warmest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 88.2°F (31.2°C) and a low of 80.1°F (26.7°C).

How hot does it get in Punta Gorda Beach in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Punta Gorda Beach during August are 88.2°F (31.2°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

In Punta Gorda Beach, Florida, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Punta Gorda Beach?

The month with the most rainfall in Punta Gorda Beach, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 23.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

In August, in Punta Gorda Beach, the rain falls for 23.6 days. Throughout August, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

The average day length in August in Punta Gorda Beach is 13h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Punta Gorda Beach, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

The average sunshine duration in August in Punta Gorda Beach is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Punta Gorda Beach?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Punta Gorda Beach.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Punta Gorda Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Punta Gorda Beach is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average temperature in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 80.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (57.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average pressure in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average wind speed in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average humidity in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average rainfall in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 23.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average UV index in August - Punta Gorda Beach, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in August - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in August
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average visibility in August - Punta Gorda Beach, 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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