December weather forecast
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Punta Gorda Beach, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 73.2°F (22.9°C).

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Punta Gorda Beach reports an average high-temperature of a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In Punta Gorda Beach, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Punta Gorda Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 20.2" (513mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Punta Gorda Beach, is 73.2°F (22.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°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 most humid month?

The most humid month in Punta Gorda Beach is December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Punta Gorda Beach?

In Punta Gorda Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Punta Gorda Beach, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Punta Gorda Beach?

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Punta Gorda Beach.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Punta Gorda Beach have in December?

In Punta Gorda Beach, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average temperature in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (57.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average pressure in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average wind speed in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average humidity in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and May (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average rainfall in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average UV index in December - Punta Gorda Beach, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Punta Gorda Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Punta Gorda Beach, FL

Average visibility in December - Punta Gorda Beach, 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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