December weather forecast
Salem, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salem, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Nighttime temperature in Salem experiences an average drop to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salem, Florida, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Salem, Florida, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Salem, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salem, Florida, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in December transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salem in December?

In Salem, 65.5°F (18.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.8°F (9.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Salem?

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Salem?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salem?

In Salem, Florida, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salem?

The month with the shortest days in Salem is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Salem?

In December, the average day length in Salem, Florida, is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Salem?

On the first day of December in Salem, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Salem?

The month with the least sunshine in Salem is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Salem?

In Salem, Florida, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salem is 4. 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
Salem, FL

Average temperature in December - Salem, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 65.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 49.8°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 (45.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Salem, FL

Average pressure in December - Salem, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salem, FL

Average wind speed in December - Salem, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Salem, FL

Average humidity in December - Salem, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Salem, FL

Average rainfall in December - Salem, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Salem, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Salem, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salem, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salem, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Salem, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Salem, FL

Average UV index in December - Salem, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Salem, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Salem, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Salem, FL

Average visibility in December - Salem, 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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