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August 2004
Climatological Report

Temperature
Highest Maximum: 91°F
August 3 & 6
Lowest Minimum: 69°F
August 2 & 22
Average Maximum: 87°F
Normal 89°F
Average Minimum: 74°F
Normal 73°F
Mean: 80°F
Normal 82°F
Relative Humidity
Highest Observed: 100%
6 out of 31 days
Lowest Observed: 55%
August 29
Average High Humidity: 98%
Average Low Humidity: 67%
Mean Relative Humidity: 87%
Normal 81%
Winds
Peak Wind Speed/Direction: 87 mph/S
August 13 (Hurricane Charley)
Observed Monthly Average: 6 mph
Normal Monthly Average: 6 mph
Visibility/Cloud Ceiling
Lowest Visibility: 1/2 mile or 2640 feet
August 5
Lowest Ceiling: 400 feet
August 9
Precipitation
Total for the Month: 8.26 inches
Normal for the Month: 5.03 inches
Precipitation Days Normally Expected: 12
Precipitation Days Observed: 19
Fog
Fog Days Normally Expected: 6
Actual Fog Days Observed: 8
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorm Days Normally Expected: 16
Actual Thunderstorm Days Observed: 25

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