December weather forecast
Sarasota Springs, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sarasota Springs, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Sarasota Springs, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 18.82" (478mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in December translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sarasota Springs in December?

In Sarasota Springs, 72.1°F (22.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.3°F (16.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent 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 77%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sarasota Springs, Florida, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Sarasota Springs have in December?

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 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Sarasota Springs, Florida, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sarasota Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average temperature in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average pressure in December - Sarasota Springs, 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 Springs, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average humidity in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, May and October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sarasota Springs, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

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

Average cloud cover in December - Sarasota Springs, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in December
Sarasota Springs, FL

Average visibility in December - Sarasota Springs, 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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