December weather forecast
Manasota, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Manasota, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.7°F (16.5°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

Manasota starts December with an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C), a minor shift from November's 76.5°F (24.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 61.7°F (16.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 7:02 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Manasota. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Manasota in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Manasota, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 Manasota have in December?

In Manasota, the average day length in December is 10h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Manasota, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Manasota, FL

Average temperature in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (57°F).

Average pressure in December
Manasota, FL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manasota, FL

Average wind speed in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Manasota, FL

Average humidity in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Manasota, FL

Average rainfall in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Manasota, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manasota, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manasota, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manasota, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Manasota, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manasota, FL

Average UV index in December - Manasota, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Manasota, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Manasota, 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
Manasota, FL

Average visibility in December - Manasota, 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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