Parkland weather in August
In August, Parkland sees average daytime highs of 89°F and overnight lows near 78°F, with 7.2 in of rain across 24.2 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of August to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Parkland's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Parkland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 89°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 78°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 7.2 in
- 24.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:57 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Parkland is city in Broward County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 811/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1963
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 89°F through the month.
A typical August day in Parkland reaches about 89°F in the afternoon and slips back to 78°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 86°F and 92°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) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| 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 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | 89 | 78 |
| 13 | 89 | 78 |
| 14 | 89 | 78 |
| 15 | 89 | 78 |
| 16 | 89 | 78 |
| 17 | 89 | 78 |
| 18 | 89 | 78 |
| 19 | 89 | 78 |
| 20 | 89 | 78 |
| 21 | 89 | 78 |
| 22 | 89 | 78 |
| 23 | 89 | 78 |
| 24 | 89 | 78 |
| 25 | 89 | 77 |
| 26 | 89 | 77 |
| 27 | 89 | 77 |
| 28 | 89 | 77 |
| 29 | 89 | 77 |
| 30 | 89 | 77 |
| 31 | 89 | 77 |
How August really feels in Parkland
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.
Parkland 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 | 75° / 60° | 1.6 | 6.2 | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 77° / 62° | 1.5 | 5.7 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| Mar | 80° / 64° | 2.1 | 7.2 | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Apr | 83° / 69° | 2.7 | 8.6 | 12.6 | 6.2 |
| May | 86° / 73° | 4.4 | 13 | 13.3 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 88° / 76° | 7.8 | 22.5 | 13.6 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 89° / 77° | 6.6 | 23.4 | 13.5 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 89° / 78° | 7.2 | 24.2 | 12.9 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 88° / 77° | 6.9 | 22.6 | 12.2 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 85° / 73° | 4.1 | 14.1 | 11.4 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 80° / 67° | 1.6 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 77° / 63° | 1.3 | 5.9 | 10.4 | 7.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 40 | 60 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 40 | 60 |
| 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 35 | 65 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 34 | 66 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 31 | 69 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Parkland gets around 7.2 in of rain over 24.2 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 78% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 76 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 77 |
| 14 | 77 |
| 15 | 77 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 78 |
| 21 | 78 |
| 22 | 79 |
| 23 | 79 |
| 24 | 79 |
| 25 | 79 |
| 26 | 79 |
| 27 | 80 |
| 28 | 80 |
| 29 | 80 |
| 30 | 80 |
| 31 | 80 |
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 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 54 |
| Miserable (%) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 8 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 10 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 0 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 0 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 0 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 0 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 18 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 19 | 1 | 50 | 49 |
| 20 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 21 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 24 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 0 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 0 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 1 | 51 | 48 |
| 29 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 30 | 1 | 52 | 47 |
| 31 | 1 | 54 | 45 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 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 36 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 6:04 AM, and sunset from 7:04 PM to 6:38 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 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 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 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 | 6:03 | 6:04 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:04 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:04 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:03 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:03 |
| 5 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:02 |
| 6 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:01 |
| 7 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 8 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:59 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:55 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:55 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:52 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:49 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 5:59 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:47 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:45 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:44 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:42 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:41 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:40 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 6:03 | 6:39 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 6:04 | 6:38 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.54 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.15 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 5.54 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| 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 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Parkland
In August, Parkland sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Parkland sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Parkland's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Parkland?
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 Parkland.
What to pack for Parkland in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Parkland sees daytime highs around 89°F and nights near 78°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Parkland in August
The nearest coast averages about 85°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 14 mi away) is warmest in August at about 85°F and coldest in February near 76°F.
The water stays above 68°F all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 80 | 78 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | Warm |
| Feb | 76 | Warm |
| Mar | 77 | Warm |
| Apr | 78 | Warm |
| May | 81 | Warm |
| Jun | 83 | Tropical |
| Jul | 85 | Tropical |
| Aug | 85 | Tropical |
| Sep | 85 | Tropical |
| Oct | 83 | Tropical |
| Nov | 80 | Warm |
| Dec | 78 | Warm |
UV index in Parkland 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 Parkland peaks around July 13 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (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 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Parkland 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 Parkland is worst in July — around 23 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 10 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) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 23 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Parkland?
Parkland sits at 26.3°N, 80.2°W, 13 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Coral Springs, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Parkland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Parkland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Parkland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 ft around an average of 20 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 213 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 200 ft.
The land around Parkland is covered by trees (45%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 2 miles, wetland (39%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 10 miles, and wetland (33%) and water (31%) 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 Parkland (26.3101°, -80.2373°, elevation 13 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).