December weather forecast
Desoto Lakes, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Desoto Lakes, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

Desoto Lakes records a slight change with December's average high-temperatures adjusting to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) from November's 76.3°F (24.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) is noted.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Desoto Lakes, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Desoto Lakes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Desoto Lakes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Desoto Lakes, is 72.5°F (22.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Desoto Lakes have in December?

The average day length in December in Desoto Lakes is 10h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Desoto Lakes?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Desoto Lakes have in December?

In Desoto Lakes, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Desoto Lakes, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average temperature in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average pressure in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average wind speed in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average humidity in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average rainfall in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average UV index in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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

Average cloud cover in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Desoto Lakes, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Desoto Lakes, FL

Average visibility in December - Desoto Lakes, 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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