December weather forecast
Alachua, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alachua, is still a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

Alachua's December showcases an average high-temperature of a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C), hardly distinct from November's 72.5°F (22.5°C). Alachua, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In Alachua, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alachua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December leads to these advisories:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

The high-temperature during December is 67.3°F (19.6°C) and the low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Alachua, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alachua?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alachua, Florida, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alachua, FL

Average temperature in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 67.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Alachua, FL

Average pressure in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alachua, FL

Average wind speed in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Alachua, FL

Average humidity in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alachua, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alachua, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Alachua, FL

Average UV index in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Alachua, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Alachua, FL

Average visibility in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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