December weather forecast
Punta Gorda, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Punta Gorda, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The ushering in of December brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), closely mirroring the 78.4°F (25.8°C) of November. Throughout the month of December, the average temperature in Punta Gorda dips to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Punta Gorda, Florida, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Punta Gorda in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) 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 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Punta Gorda?

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

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, FL

Average temperature in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 74.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (70.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average pressure in December - Punta Gorda, 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, FL

Average wind speed in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Punta Gorda, FL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average rainfall in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.1 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Punta Gorda, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average UV index in December - Punta Gorda, 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, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Punta Gorda, 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 26).

Average visibility in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average visibility in December - Punta Gorda, 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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