December weather forecast
Apalachicola, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apalachicola, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.6°F (18.1°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature marginally decreases from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in November to an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Apalachicola, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Apalachicola, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Apalachicola, the average seawater temperature in December is 65.3°F (18.5°C).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 69.8°F (21°C), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:51 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in December leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

Apalachicola in December has an average high-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Apalachicola, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Apalachicola, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Apalachicola, in December, the average water temperature is 65.3°F (18.5°C). Swimming in 65.3°F (18.5°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the month with the shortest days in Apalachicola?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:51 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 Apalachicola, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Apalachicola, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average temperature in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Apalachicola, FL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average wind speed in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average humidity in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average rainfall in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Apalachicola, FL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average sea temperature in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average sea temperature in December: 65.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (60.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apalachicola, 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Apalachicola, FL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average UV index in December - Apalachicola, 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
Apalachicola, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Apalachicola, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in December
Apalachicola, FL

Average visibility in December - Apalachicola, 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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