December weather forecast
Lakeland, GA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakeland, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

Lakeland in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). Lakeland experiences a consistent average temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Lakeland.

Rainfall

In Lakeland, Georgia, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lakeland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 13.98" (355mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January and December are months with snowfall in Lakeland. The months with the most snowfall days in Lakeland, Georgia, are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lakeland, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Lakeland?

In Lakeland, 63.1°F (17.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the most humid months in Lakeland?

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lakeland?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Lakeland?

In Lakeland, Georgia, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Lakeland?

The months with the most snowfall days in Lakeland are January and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start snowing in Lakeland?

December is the first month it typically snows in Lakeland. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lakeland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lakeland, Georgia, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakeland have in December?

In Lakeland, Georgia, the average day length in December is 10h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lakeland?

On the first day of December in Lakeland, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lakeland?

With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lakeland.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lakeland?

In Lakeland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Lakeland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lakeland is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lakeland, GA

Average temperature in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakeland, GA

Average pressure in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lakeland, GA

Average wind speed in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakeland, GA

Average humidity in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakeland, GA

Average rainfall in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakeland, GA

Average rainfall days in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Lakeland, GA

Average snowfall days in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakeland, GA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakeland, GA

Average sunshine days in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakeland, GA

Average UV index in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Lakeland, GA

Average cloud cover in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Lakeland, GA

Average visibility in December - Lakeland, GA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).

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