August weather forecast
El Chico, FL

August, the last month of the summer in El Chico, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 85.3°F (29.6°C) and min 83.1°F (28.4°C).

Temperature

August stands out as El Chico's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and a low of 83.1°F (28.4°C).

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In El Chico, Florida, during August, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In El Chico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in El Chico is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In El Chico, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Chico, Florida, are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.