December weather forecast
Peterson, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peterson, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in November to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) is experienced.

Humidity

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Peterson, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Peterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.6 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Peterson, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

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 7:11 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Peterson is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Peterson, is 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.7°F (9.3°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 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Peterson, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Peterson, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Peterson have in December?

In Peterson, the average day length in December is 10h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Peterson, FL

Average temperature in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Peterson, FL

Average pressure in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Peterson, FL

Average wind speed in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Peterson, FL

Average humidity in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Peterson, FL

Average rainfall in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Peterson, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Peterson, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peterson, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Peterson, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Peterson, FL

Average UV index in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Peterson, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Peterson, FL

Average visibility in December - Peterson, FL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5mi).

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