December weather forecast
Highland Beach, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Highland Beach, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.2°F (24°C) and min 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

During December, Highland Beach observes a subtle ascent to a still moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) from November's 77.9°F (25.5°C) in the average high-temperature. Highland Beach's nocturnal readings in December exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are June and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Highland Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 244.6 days and collects up to 68.54" (1741mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

Highland Beach in December has an average high-temperature of 75.2°F (24°C) and an average low-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are June and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Highland Beach, during December, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Highland Beach?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Highland Beach, Florida, are January and December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Highland Beach, Florida, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average temperature in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average pressure in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average wind speed in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average humidity in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average rainfall in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (12.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Highland Beach, 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 1min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average UV index in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 6

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 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Highland Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are March, April, May and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Highland Beach, FL

Average visibility in December - Highland 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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