Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December ushers in an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.4°F (24.1°C), aligning closely with the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures record an average of 68.5°F (20.3°C) throughout December.Humidity
The most humid month in Fort Lauderdale is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Fort Lauderdale, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Lauderdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Fort Lauderdale, in December, the average water temperature is 76.1°F (24.5°C).Note: Swimming in 76.1°F (24.5°C) waters may not appeal to those sensitive to cold. Yet, the presence of sunshine, the strength of the wind, and the air temperature can alter this experience. Some might even opt for a wetsuit for added comfort.
Daylight
With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Lauderdale.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take note! The UV strength of the Sun elevates when reflected off water and sand.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 75.4°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 (73°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 68.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (82°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average sea temperature in December: 76.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (74.2°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Lauderdale, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Fort Lauderdale, 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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