Cocoa weather in August
In August, Cocoa sees average daytime highs of 85°F and overnight lows near 78°F, with 5.3 in of rain across 21.5 wet days and about 13 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 85°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 24 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Cocoa's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cocoa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 85°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 78°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 5.3 in
- 21.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 hours
- 5:56 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Cocoa is city in Brevard County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 444/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1860
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 85°F through the month.
A typical August day in Cocoa reaches about 85°F in the afternoon and slips back to 78°F overnight — a 7°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 82°F and 87°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 2°F warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°F) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Avg low (°F) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 78 |
| 2 | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | 85 | 78 |
| 13 | 85 | 78 |
| 14 | 85 | 78 |
| 15 | 85 | 78 |
| 16 | 85 | 78 |
| 17 | 85 | 78 |
| 18 | 85 | 78 |
| 19 | 85 | 78 |
| 20 | 85 | 78 |
| 21 | 85 | 78 |
| 22 | 85 | 78 |
| 23 | 85 | 78 |
| 24 | 85 | 78 |
| 25 | 85 | 78 |
| 26 | 85 | 78 |
| 27 | 84 | 78 |
| 28 | 84 | 78 |
| 29 | 84 | 78 |
| 30 | 84 | 78 |
| 31 | 84 | 78 |
How August really feels in Cocoa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cocoa weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68° / 58° | 2.3 | 6.9 | 10.4 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 69° / 59° | 2.1 | 6.6 | 11 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 72° / 63° | 2.3 | 6.5 | 11.8 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 76° / 67° | 1.9 | 6.6 | 12.7 | 7.7 |
| May | 80° / 72° | 2.6 | 8.8 | 13.4 | 7.0 |
| Jun | 83° / 76° | 4.7 | 17.8 | 13.8 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 85° / 78° | 3.9 | 18.8 | 13.6 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 85° / 78° | 5.3 | 21.5 | 13 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 83° / 77° | 5.9 | 19 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 80° / 73° | 3.5 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 74° / 66° | 1.8 | 6.7 | 10.6 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 70° / 61° | 2.0 | 6.6 | 10.2 | 7.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 61%.
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| Clearer (%) | 39 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 61 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 61 |
| 2 | 38 | 62 |
| 3 | 38 | 62 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 38 | 62 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 41 | 59 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 39 | 61 |
| 23 | 38 | 62 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 36 | 64 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Cocoa gets around 5.3 in of rain over 21.5 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 69% and peaks near 69% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 |
| 2 | 68 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 69 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 69 |
| 7 | 69 |
| 8 | 69 |
| 9 | 69 |
| 10 | 69 |
| 11 | 68 |
| 12 | 68 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 69 |
| 16 | 69 |
| 17 | 69 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 69 |
| 20 | 69 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 69 |
| 24 | 69 |
| 25 | 69 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 69 |
| 31 | 69 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 |
| Miserable (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 2 | 0 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 4 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 5 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 6 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 7 | 1 | 49 | 50 |
| 8 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 9 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 10 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 11 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 12 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 13 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 14 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 15 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 16 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 17 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 18 | 1 | 47 | 52 |
| 19 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 20 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 21 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 22 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 23 | 1 | 48 | 51 |
| 24 | 2 | 49 | 50 |
| 25 | 2 | 49 | 49 |
| 26 | 2 | 50 | 48 |
| 27 | 2 | 51 | 47 |
| 28 | 2 | 52 | 46 |
| 29 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 30 | 3 | 54 | 43 |
| 31 | 3 | 56 | 41 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
| 29 | 8 | light breeze |
| 30 | 8 | light breeze |
| 31 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 24 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 48 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:48 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 7:10 PM to 6:42 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.4 | 5:48 | 7:10 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:09 |
| 3 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:09 |
| 4 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:08 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:07 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 5:51 | 7:06 |
| 7 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:06 |
| 8 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:05 |
| 9 | 13.2 | 5:53 | 7:04 |
| 10 | 13.2 | 5:53 | 7:03 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 7:02 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 7:01 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 7:01 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:57 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:58 | 6:56 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:55 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:54 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:50 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:48 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:47 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:46 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:03 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:03 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:04 | 6:43 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:42 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.96 kWh/m² to a high of 6.4 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 5.66 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cocoa
In August, Cocoa sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cocoa sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Cocoa's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Cocoa?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Cocoa.
What to pack for Cocoa in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Cocoa sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 78°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cocoa in August
The nearest coast averages about 82°F in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 mi away) is warmest in September at about 82°F and coldest in February near 67°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 2 to Jan 31 — about 11 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 69 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 71 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 67 | Cool |
| Mar | 69 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 72 | Refreshing |
| May | 76 | Warm |
| Jun | 80 | Warm |
| Jul | 81 | Warm |
| Aug | 82 | Warm |
| Sep | 82 | Tropical |
| Oct | 80 | Warm |
| Nov | 74 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 71 | Refreshing |
UV index in Cocoa in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cocoa peaks around July 16 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Cocoa in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cocoa is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Cocoa?
Cocoa sits at 28.4°N, 80.7°W, 36 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Rockledge, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Cocoa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Cocoa.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Cocoa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 ft around an average of 20 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 ft.
The land around Cocoa is covered by water (39%), trees (32%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 2 miles, trees (36%) and water (32%) within 10 miles, and water (38%) and trees (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cocoa (28.3861°, -80.742°, elevation 36 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).