December weather forecast
Sarasota Heights, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Sarasota Heights, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average high of 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

December reports an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C), slightly varied from November's 76.3°F (24.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) during December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Sarasota Heights, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Sarasota Heights, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sarasota Heights in December?

The high-temperature during December is 72.5°F (22.5°C) and the low-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sarasota Heights, Florida, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 Sarasota Heights?

The average day length in December is 10h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Sarasota Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

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 medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average temperature in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average pressure in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average humidity in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sarasota Heights, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average UV index in December - Sarasota Heights, 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
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sarasota Heights, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Sarasota Heights, FL

Average visibility in December - Sarasota Heights, 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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