December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December rounds up the calendar year in Sunrise, with winter in full swing. Despite being the coldest month, temperatures are mild and welcoming. Sunshine hours are the lowest, and daylight is shortest, aligning with winter solstice. Winds maintain their November pace at 10.7mph (17.2km/h). December sees the least rainfall of the year with 0.67" (17mm) distributed over 10.4 days, ending the year on a drier note.

Temperature

In the transition from November to December, Sunrise reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. December nights anticipate an average temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Sunrise, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sunrise, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sunrise are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January 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 moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sunrise?

In Sunrise, 75.4°F (24.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 68.5°F (20.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Sunrise?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sunrise?

In Sunrise, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sunrise?

In Sunrise, Florida, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunrise?

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 Sunrise?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sunrise?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Sunrise?

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Sunrise.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sunrise?

In Sunrise, Florida, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sunrise?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sunrise are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sunrise?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunrise, Florida, is 5. 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 rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Sunrise, FL

Average temperature in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (73°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (82°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunrise, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunrise, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sunrise, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.9 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Sunrise, 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 and December (UV index 5).

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

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Sunrise, 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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