August weather forecastFrostproof, FL

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Frostproof, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 90°F (32.2°C).

Temperature

The yearly peak temperatures occur in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 90°F (32.2°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 113°F (45°C). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 critical to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Frostproof, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Frostproof witnesses its highest temperatures in July and August, reaching an average of 90°F (32.2°C).

In Frostproof, 90°F (32.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 113°F (45°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Frostproof, Florida, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

August is the month with the most rainfall in Frostproof, Florida. Rain falls for 24.8 days and accumulates 5.67" (144mm) of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 24.8 days. Throughout August, 5.67" (144mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Frostproof, Florida, the average day length in August is 13h and 6min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Frostproof, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

In Frostproof, Florida, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

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

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

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6mi

Average temperature in August
Frostproof, FL

Average high temperature in August: 90°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (70.2°F).

Average low temperature in August: 75.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Frostproof, FL

Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Frostproof, FL

Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Frostproof, FL

Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Frostproof, FL

Average rainfall in August: 5.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").

Average rainfall days in August
Frostproof, FL

Average rainfall days in August: 24.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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

Average daylight in August: 13h and 6min

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 48min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Frostproof, FL

Average sunshine days in August: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (3.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Frostproof, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Frostproof, FL

Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Frostproof, 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).