December weather forecast
Riverdale, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Riverdale, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

Riverdale notes an average high-temperature of an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) in December, hardly diverging from November. Riverdale witnesses an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverdale, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Riverdale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during December leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Riverdale, records 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Riverdale have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Riverdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 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 6.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Riverdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Riverdale, FL

Average temperature in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50°F).

Average pressure in December
Riverdale, FL

Average pressure in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Riverdale, FL

Average wind speed in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Riverdale, FL

Average humidity in December - Riverdale, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Riverdale, FL

Average rainfall in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Riverdale, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Riverdale, 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
Riverdale, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Riverdale, FL

Average UV index in December - Riverdale, 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
Riverdale, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Riverdale, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Riverdale, FL

Average visibility in December - Riverdale, 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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