December weather forecast
Highland City, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Highland City, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

December's weather records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C), showing little deviation from November. In Highland City, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

In Highland City, 72.7°F (22.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Highland City, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland City have in December?

In Highland City, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Highland City, FL

Average pressure in December - Highland City, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Highland City, FL

Average wind speed in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Highland City, FL

Average humidity in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Highland City, FL

Average rainfall in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Highland City, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Highland City, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Highland City, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Highland City, FL

Average UV index in December - Highland City, 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
Highland City, FL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Highland City, FL

Average visibility in December - Highland City, 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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