Heat Index Hits 97 in Miami as Rain Chance Peaks at 84 Percent
Commuters face heavy humidity and near-saturation skies in South Florida, with overnight lows dropping to 75 degrees.
By Ana Castro ·
Residents of Miami face a muggy Wednesday with a high temperature of 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service projects an 84 percent chance of precipitation for the day. Skies will remain partly cloudy throughout the afternoon.
The heat index, or feels-like temperature, reaches 97 degrees Fahrenheit. This metric reflects the combined effect of high temperature and humidity on the human body. The same 97-degree reading applies to both the daily maximum and minimum feels-like values.
Wind speeds will peak at 10.56 miles per hour during the day. Overnight conditions will see a drop in temperature to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The probability of rain increases slightly to 85 percent after dark. Wind gusts will slow to 6.84 miles per hour during the night hours.
Daylight hours total 11 hours in the city. Sunrise occurs at 7:27 a.m., and sunset follows at 6:42 p.m. The next day brings similar conditions with thunderstorms and rain. The chance of precipitation rises to 88 percent for Thursday.
Temperatures on Thursday will range from 75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service identifies late spring through summer as the wettest period for the region. August and September typically record the highest precipitation levels. Autumn and winter months tend to be drier.
August is the warmest month in Miami, with average temperatures near 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit. January is the coldest month, when averages drop to 61.0 degrees Fahrenheit. High humidity during the warmest months amplifies the perceived heat for people outdoors.
