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Hottest Augusts in Florida since 1895

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In 2022, the continental United States experienced its , according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their in the same month. The year prior, July marked the .

Climate change is driving rising temperatures and more record heat. The has climbed each decade since 1880 by about .14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.

compiled a ranking of the hottest Augusts in Florida since 1895 using data from the . Rankings are based on the highest average temperature in each month. For each of the hottest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.

#10. August 2022 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92°F
- Monthly low temperature: 73.9°F
- Total precipitation: 7.05"

#10. August 2016 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83°F
- Monthly high temperature: 91.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.1°F
- Total precipitation: 8.12"

#9. August 1999
- Average temperature: 83.1°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 73.5°F
- Total precipitation: 6.91"

#6. August 2025 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.4°F
- Total precipitation: 7.15"

#6. August 2020 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.3°F
- Total precipitation: 7.92"

#6. August 2005 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.4°F
- Total precipitation: 7.04"

#5. August 2010
- Average temperature: 83.5°F
- Monthly high temperature: 91.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 75.1°F
- Total precipitation: 8.16"

#4. August 2024
- Average temperature: 83.6°F
- Monthly high temperature: 92.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.9°F
- Total precipitation: 8.39"

#2. August 2011 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.1°F
- Total precipitation: 6.65"

#2. August 2007 (tie)
- Average temperature: 83.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 93.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 74.1°F
- Total precipitation: 4.94"

#1. August 2023
- Average temperature: 84.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 94.3°F
- Monthly low temperature: 75.5°F
- Total precipitation: 6.09"

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