December weather forecast
Florida, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Florida, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

Florida in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). During the month of December, Florida anticipates a mean low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Florida.

Rainfall

In Florida, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.1 days and collects up to 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Florida, New York, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Florida is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Florida, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Florida, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Florida, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Florida, NY

Average temperature in December - Florida, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Florida, NY

Average pressure in December - Florida, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Florida, NY

Average wind speed in December - Florida, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Florida, NY

Average humidity in December - Florida, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Florida, NY

Average rainfall in December - Florida, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Florida, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Florida, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Florida, NY

Average snowfall in December - Florida, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Florida, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Florida, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Florida, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Florida, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Florida, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Florida, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Florida, NY

Average UV index in December - Florida, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Florida, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Florida, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Florida, NY

Average visibility in December - Florida, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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