West Palm Beach Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, West Palm Beach has hot weather with an average daily temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F). Highs reach 33°C (91.3°F) and drop to lows of 26°C (78.9°F) in the evenings. The average humidity is 76.1%, creating a muggy and sometimes uncomfortable atmosphere, especially during the hotter parts of the day. West Palm Beach experiences significant precipitation in August, with an average of 4.63mm (0.18 inches) of rainfall and a high chance of rain at 83.9%. Rainfall covers 14% of the month, and there is a total of 26 rainy days. Winds are moderately strong, with an average speed of 28.2 km/h (17.5 mph) and gusts up to 43.4 km/h (27.0 mph). The average cloud cover is 60.6%, and visibility is generally good at 15.9 km (9.9 miles). August in West Palm Beach brings a high risk of severe weather conditions at 72.3 points out of 100, with the most common being rain. The sun rises at 6:52 am and sets at 7:55 pm on average.
What is the temperature in West Palm Beach in August?
Average air temperature in West Palm Beach is 29.2°C (84.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in West Palm Beach feels like 33.9°C (93°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 33°C (91.3°F) and feels like 40.4°C (104.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26°C (78.9°F) which feels like 27.5°C (81.5°F).
How hot is West Palm Beach in August?
The hot temperature in August in West Palm Beach rises to 34.3°C (93.7°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 76.1% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 44.5 °C (112.1°F). The average maximum temp in West Palm Beach is 33°C (112.1°F) during day time in August.
How cold is West Palm Beach in August?
The coldest temp in West Palm Beach in August drops to 23.9°C (75°F) during the cold nights. With 28.2km/h (17.5mph) winds and 76.1% humidity it feels like 23.9°C (75°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26°C (78.9°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in West Palm Beach in August?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in West Palm Beach, United States in August averaging 4.63 mm of precipitation. West Palm Beach has a 83.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in West Palm Beach throughout August?
West Palm Beach has 4.63 mm (0.18 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is West Palm Beach windy in August?
The average speed of wind in West Palm Beach, United States during August is 28.2km/h (17.5mph) and average windgust is 43.4km/h (27mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 53km/h (32.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in West Palm Beach in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in West Palm Beach.
What are the humidity levels in West Palm Beach in August?
The average humidity levels in West Palm Beach in August are 76.1%. Daily humidity levels in West Palm Beach range from 67.7% to 84.4% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in West Palm Beach in August?
West Palm Beach has 13 hours 03 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in West Palm Beach in August is at 6:52:17 and the sunset is at 19:55:46.
What is the cloud coverage in West Palm Beach in August?
Clouds cover 60.6% of the sky on average throughout August in West Palm Beach. The cloud coverage ranges from 36.5% to 85.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in West Palm Beach?
The average UV index in West Palm Beach is 9.6 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in West Palm Beach in August?
The average solar radiation is 215.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in West Palm Beach during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 110.1 W/m2 to 284.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in West Palm Beach?
The average solar energy during August in West Palm Beach is 18.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9.7 MJ/m2, to 24.4 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in West Palm Beach in August?
Yes, there is a 72.3% risk for severe weather in West Palm Beach, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in West Palm Beach in August?
On average the air pressure in West Palm Beach in August is 1014.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.1 mb to 1017.9 mb.
What is the visibility in West Palm Beach in August?
The average daylight visibility in West Palm Beach in August is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.2 km (9.4 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in West Palm Beach in August?
The average dew point in West Palm Beach during August is 24.4°C (76°F).
Where is the data for West Palm Beach climate in August coming from?
The climate data for West Palm Beach, Florida, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- WEST PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL US
- FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, FL US
- POMPANO BEACH AIRPARK, FL US
- DW7488 West Palm Beach FL US
- KFXE
- KPBI
- KPMP