December weather forecast
Winter Haven, FL

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The perfect night sky full of bright red clouds reflected in a scenic mirror image in the lake water below, in Winter Haven, Fl, the United States
The perfect night sky full of bright red clouds reflected in a scenic mirror image in the lake water below, in Winter Haven, Fl, the United States

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Winter Haven, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

Winter Haven measures an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in December, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Winter Haven registers a consistent average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Winter Haven, Florida, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Winter Haven, Florida, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Winter Haven, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Winter Haven, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Winter Haven, Florida, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Winter Haven?

The high-temperature, in December, in Winter Haven, records 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the low-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winter Haven?

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

How much does it rain in Winter Haven in December?

In Winter Haven, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winter Haven?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Winter Haven have in December?

In December, the average day length in Winter Haven is 10h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Winter Haven?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Winter Haven, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Winter Haven?

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Winter Haven, Florida.

How long on average sun shines in December in Winter Haven?

In Winter Haven, Florida, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Winter Haven?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average temperature in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average pressure in December - Winter Haven, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average wind speed in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average humidity in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average rainfall in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average UV index in December - Winter Haven, 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
Winter Haven, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Winter Haven, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Winter Haven, FL

Average visibility in December - Winter Haven, 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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