December weather forecast
Zephyrhills, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zephyrhills, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

Zephyrhills records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C) in December, maintaining a close correlation with November's 75.4°F (24.1°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Zephyrhills, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Zephyrhills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.6 days and collects up to 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Zephyrhills, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Zephyrhills, is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Zephyrhills?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Zephyrhills, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Zephyrhills, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Zephyrhills have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average pressure in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average wind speed in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average humidity in December - Zephyrhills, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average rainfall in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March and November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zephyrhills, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average UV index in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Zephyrhills, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Zephyrhills, FL

Average visibility in December - Zephyrhills, 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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