December weather forecast
Jacksonville Beach, FL

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A long pier on the scenic blue water and white sand Jacksonville Beach in Florida, with a vast view of the long Atlantic coast

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Jacksonville Beach, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

In December, Jacksonville Beach's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. Throughout the December nights, Jacksonville Beach encounters a low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Ocean temperature

In Jacksonville Beach, in December, the average water temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C).
Note: Most people find swimming in 64.9°F (18.3°C) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In Jacksonville Beach, in December, the average high-temperature is 67.1°F (19.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Jacksonville Beach, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the average seawater temperature in December is 64.9°F (18.3°C). For most, swimming in 64.9°F (18.3°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Jacksonville Beach have in December?

In Jacksonville Beach, the average day length in December is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jacksonville Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average temperature in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average pressure in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average wind speed in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March, April, October and November (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average humidity in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average rainfall in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average sea temperature in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average sea temperature in December: 64.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (60.7°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average UV index in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 4

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 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Jacksonville Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Average visibility in December - Jacksonville 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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