December weather forecast
Sandy, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sandy, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.3°F (23.5°C) and min 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C), slightly deviating from November's 77.9°F (25.5°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.3 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sandy, is 74.3°F (23.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 58.1°F (14.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sandy in December?

In Sandy, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandy?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 74.3°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 (70.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sandy, FL

Average pressure in December - Sandy, 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
Sandy, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sandy, FL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sandy, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Sandy, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy, 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 months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sandy, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (3.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sandy, FL

Average UV index in December - Sandy, 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
Sandy, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Sandy, FL

Average visibility in December - Sandy, 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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