December weather forecast
Daytona Beach, FL

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The white sandy shores of Daytona Beach in Florida, with a distant view of a funfair and the cityscape
The white sandy shores of Daytona Beach in Florida, with a distant view of a funfair and the cityscape

Weather in December

December rolls out the winter carpet in Daytona Beach, accompanied by an average high temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C). The rainfall in this month records an average of 1.89" (48mm), slightly higher than November's, but staying within the region's dry winter norm. Despite the shorter daylight hours, the available sunshine and the tolerant sea temperature create an excellent environment for various beach activities. The wind speed remains constant, ensuring a pleasant winter breeze. As the year comes to an end, the weather transitions towards the cooler conditions of the next year.

Temperature

Daytona Beach notes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) in December, hardly diverging from November. The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Daytona Beach is 76%.

Rainfall

In Daytona Beach, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Daytona Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 71.1°F (21.7°C).
Note: For swimming, a surface water temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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 7:01 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during December translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heed this! UV intensity is much stronger when reflected off sand and water.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Daytona Beach, records 70.5°F (21.4°C), while the low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Daytona Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Daytona Beach, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 71.1°F (21.7°C). Swimming in 71.1°F (21.7°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?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Daytona Beach, the average day length in December is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Daytona Beach, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average temperature in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (66.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average pressure in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average wind speed in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average humidity in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average rainfall in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (11 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average sea temperature in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average sea temperature in December: 70.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (84.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (67.2°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Daytona Beach, 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: 6h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average sunshine days in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average UV index in December - Daytona Beach, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Daytona Beach, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Daytona Beach, FL

Average visibility in December - Daytona Beach, 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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