December weather forecast
Merritt Island, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Merritt Island, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average high of 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

Merritt Island experiences an average high-temperature of an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) with the onset of December, subtly varied from November's 75°F (23.9°C). Merritt Island experiences an average low-temperature reading of 62.2°F (16.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Merritt Island, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.9 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Merritt Island, the average sunshine in December is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

During December, Merritt Island experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°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 December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average temperature in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (57.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average pressure in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average wind speed in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average humidity in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average rainfall in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.12").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Merritt Island, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average UV index in December - Merritt Island, 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
Merritt Island, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Merritt Island, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Merritt Island, FL

Average visibility in December - Merritt Island, 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).

Merritt Island, Florida, USA

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