December weather forecast
Polk City, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Polk City, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December marks the average high-temperature at a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C), differing minimally from November's 76.3°F (24.6°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Polk City, there are 197.3 rainfall days, and 38.74" (984mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Polk City in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Polk City, is 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in October is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Polk City, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Polk City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Polk City, 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 (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Polk City, FL

Average pressure in December - Polk City, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Polk City, FL

Average wind speed in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Polk City, FL

Average humidity in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Polk City, FL

Average rainfall in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Polk City, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Polk City, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Polk City, 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: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Polk City, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Polk City, FL

Average UV index in December - Polk City, 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
Polk City, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Polk City, FL

Average visibility in December - Polk City, 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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