August weather forecast
Salt Springs, FL

August, the last month of the summer in Salt Springs, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 75°F (23.9°C) and 91.8°F (33.2°C).

Temperature

The temperatures reach their highest averages in August, with highs of 91.8°F (33.2°C) and lows of 75°F (23.9°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a burning hot 118.4°F (48°C). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Salt Springs, in August, during 20.7 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salt Springs, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Salt Springs is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of August, in Salt Springs, Florida, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Salt Springs, Florida, is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Salt Springs are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.