Miami Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Miami experiences hot weather with an average temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F). Daily highs reach an average of 33.1°C (91.6°F), while overnight lows tend to stay warm at around 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average humidity is relatively high at 74.4%. Miami receives heavy rainfall in August, with an average precipitation of 7.04 mm (2.93 in) and a high chance of rain on most days, around 93.5% probability. There are 18.4 days on average with some rainfall throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and the city is known for its frequent and sudden summer thunderstorms. Winds are moderately strong in Miami during August, with an average speed of 23.1 km/h (14.4 mph) and gusts reaching up to 39.5 km/h (24.5 mph). The average cloud cover is 53.4%, and visibility is usually good, with an average of 15.8 kilometers (9.8 miles). The UV index is high at 8.5, indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure, and severe weather conditions have a 75.2% chance of occurring. The table below summarizes these key weather indicators for Miami in August. Miami takes advantage of its warm and wet weather in August to host numerous cultural events, including the Miami Spice Restaurant Month, Miami International Ballet Festival, and the Miami Salsa Congress.
What is the temperature in Miami in August?
Average air temperature in Miami is 29.6°C (85.2°F) in August. The outside temperature in Miami feels like 34.5°C (94°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 33.1°C (91.6°F) and feels like 40.2°C (104.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.8°C (80.2°F) which feels like 28.6°C (83.5°F).
How hot is Miami in August?
The hot temperature in August in Miami rises to 34.6°C (94.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 74.4% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 44.7 °C (112.5°F). The average maximum temp in Miami is 33.1°C (112.5°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Miami in August?
The coldest temp in Miami in August drops to 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the cold nights. With 23.1km/h (14.3mph) winds and 74.4% humidity it feels like 23.8°C (74.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Miami in August?
Yes, it rains for 29 days in Miami, United States in August averaging 7.04 mm of precipitation. Miami has a 93.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Miami throughout August?
Miami has 7.04 mm (0.28 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 29 days out of the entire month.
Is Miami windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Miami, United States during August is 23.1km/h (14.3mph) and average windgust is 39.5km/h (24.6mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 36.4km/h (22.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Miami in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Miami.
What are the humidity levels in Miami in August?
The average humidity levels in Miami in August are 74.4%. Daily humidity levels in Miami range from 66.7% to 81.6% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Miami in August?
Miami has 13 hours 01 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Miami in August is at 6:54:03 and the sunset is at 19:55:11.
What is the cloud coverage in Miami in August?
Clouds cover 53.4% of the sky on average throughout August in Miami. The cloud coverage ranges from 35.8% to 72.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Miami?
The average UV index in Miami is 8.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Miami in August?
The average solar radiation is 180.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Miami during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 118.4 W/m2 to 240.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Miami?
The average solar energy during August in Miami is 15.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 10.1 MJ/m2, to 20.7 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Miami in August?
Yes, there is a 75.2% risk for severe weather in Miami, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Miami in August?
On average the air pressure in Miami in August is 1014.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.8 mb to 1017.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Miami in August?
The average daylight visibility in Miami in August is 15.8 km (9.8 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14.6 km (9.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Miami in August?
The average dew point in Miami during August is 24.4°C (75.9°F).
Where is the data for Miami climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Miami, Florida, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- U of Miami Health System FL US WEATHERSTEM
- Frost Museum of Science FL US WEATHERSTEM
- MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL US
- MIAMI OPA LOCKA AIRPORT, FL US
- HOLLYWOOD NORTH PERRY AIRPORT, FL US
- KHWO
- KMIA
- KOPF