December weather forecast
Siesta Key, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Siesta Key, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.8°F (16°C) and max 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

Siesta Key registers an average high-temperature of an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) with the arrival of December, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Siesta Key's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Siesta Key, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C).
Note: Most people find swimming in 69.3°F (20.7°C) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

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

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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

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

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Siesta Key, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Siesta Key, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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 December, the average day length is 10h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Siesta Key?

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, in Siesta Key, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Siesta Key have in December?

In Siesta Key, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Siesta Key, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Siesta Key, FL

Average temperature in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average pressure in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average wind speed in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average humidity in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average rainfall in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Siesta Key, 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 sea temperature in December
Siesta Key, FL

Average sea temperature in December - Siesta Key, FL
  • Average sea temperature in December: 69.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64.1°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Siesta Key, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average UV index in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Siesta Key, 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
Siesta Key, FL

Average visibility in December - Siesta Key, 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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