December weather forecast
Port Tampa, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Port Tampa, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.1°F (14.5°C) and max 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

Port Tampa observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 76.5°F (24.7°C) and December's 72°F (22.2°C). Port Tampa's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Port Tampa, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Port Tampa?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Port Tampa, is 72°F (22.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Port Tampa in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Tampa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Tampa, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Port Tampa have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Port Tampa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average temperature in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average pressure in December - Port Tampa, 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
Port Tampa, FL

Average wind speed in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average humidity in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average rainfall in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Tampa, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average UV index in December - Port Tampa, 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
Port Tampa, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average visibility in December - Port Tampa, 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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