01How hot does it get in Florida in summer?
In Tampa the normal high is about 91 degrees in June, July and August, and the normal low about 76, by the National Weather Service's normals for 1991 to 2020.
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How does the sun cause skin cancer, and how do people in Florida protect themselves?
Skin cancer is mostly caused by too much ultraviolet light, and the Florida Department of Health says protection from it matters all year in Florida.
There are three main types. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are common and curable. Melanoma is less common but more dangerous, and it can sometimes result in death. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and the department says it is also preventable and highly treatable when found early.
The department's sun safety steps
- Use a broad spectrum sunscreen, one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, with an SPF higher than 15 whenever you are outside.
- Put it on again every two hours, and after you have been in the water.
- Stay in the shade when the sun is strongest.
- Wear hats and other protective clothing.
- Wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays.
- Do not use indoor tanning.
Parents are asked to make sure children avoid sunburns and too much sun.
The department lists four signs that can point to melanoma: a mole or spot with an irregular shape, a mole or spot with uneven color, a mole larger than a pea, and any change in an existing mole or spot. Its advice is to see your health care provider if you notice changes in your skin.
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02How do I find a doctor in Florida who takes Medicare?
Start with Medicare's Care Compare, the federal search of doctors and other clinicians enrolled in Medicare.
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03Where are the beaches for sunbathing in Florida?
For lying in the sun you want wide dry sand above the tide line, a chair and umbrella to rent, and somewhere to buy a drink without moving the car.
Read the answer →Where this comes from.
- Florida Health Encourages Sun Safety During Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Florida Department of Health, May 2, 2018 ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- Same release as PDF, Florida Department of Health ↗ Read October 28, 2026
- Sun safety release, Florida Department of Health in Duval County, May 22, 2015 ↗ Read October 28, 2026
More questions like this.
When is pollen season in Florida, and which plants cause allergies?
Florida's pollen season peaks from January to June, starting in North Florida and moving south, and grasses and weeds add pollen through summer and fall.
What military bases are in Florida?
Florida has 21 military installations, including Eglin and MacDill Air Force Bases, Patrick Space Force Base and Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
Are charter schools in Florida public schools, and how do they work?
Yes, charter schools in Florida are public schools: they charge no tuition and are open to any student who lives in the school district.
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