December weather forecast
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Gulf Gate Estates, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C), barely varying from November's 76.5°F (24.7°C). Gulf Gate Estates's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Gulf Gate Estates, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Gulf Gate Estates, in December, the average water temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 69.3°F (20.7°C) is not enjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing control becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Gulf Gate Estates, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the low-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gulf Gate Estates, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gulf Gate Estates, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How cold is the water in December?

In Gulf Gate Estates, Florida, in December, the average water temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°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).

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gulf Gate Estates have in December?

In Gulf Gate Estates, the average day length in December is 10h and 28min.

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 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Gulf Gate Estates, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average temperature in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average pressure in December - Gulf Gate Estates, 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
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average wind speed in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average humidity in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, May and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average rainfall in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average sea temperature in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average sea temperature in December: 69.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average UV index in December - Gulf Gate Estates, 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
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Gulf Gate Estates, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Gulf Gate Estates, FL

Average visibility in December - Gulf Gate Estates, 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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