December weather forecast
Lake Sarasota, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Lake Sarasota, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lake Sarasota, Florida, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Sarasota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lake Sarasota, Florida, is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Sarasota, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Sarasota is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Lake Sarasota?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and a low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Sarasota?

The most humid month in Lake Sarasota is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Sarasota?

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Sarasota is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Sarasota?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Sarasota?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lake Sarasota?

In December, the average day length in Lake Sarasota, Florida, is 10h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Sarasota?

On the first day of December in Lake Sarasota, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake Sarasota?

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Sarasota.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Sarasota?

In Lake Sarasota, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lake Sarasota?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average temperature in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average pressure in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average wind speed in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average humidity in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Sarasota, 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 daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average UV index in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Sarasota, 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
Lake Sarasota, FL

Average visibility in December - Lake Sarasota, 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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