December weather forecast
Manhattan, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manhattan, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average high of 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during December is a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. In Manhattan, an average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In Manhattan, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Manhattan, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Manhattan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in December transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Manhattan experiences an average high-temperature of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and a low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Manhattan?

In Manhattan, in December, during 7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Manhattan, Florida, the average day length in December is 10h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Manhattan?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Manhattan have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Manhattan, FL

Average temperature in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Manhattan, FL

Average pressure in December - Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, FL

Average wind speed in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Manhattan, FL

Average humidity in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Manhattan, FL

Average rainfall in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Manhattan, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manhattan, 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 2min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manhattan, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Manhattan, FL

Average UV index in December - Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Manhattan, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in December
Manhattan, FL

Average visibility in December - Manhattan, 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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