December weather forecast
Alachua, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alachua, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 67.3°F (19.6°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

Alachua's weather, upon December's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C), nearly identical to the prior month. December nights in Alachua are marked by an average temperature drop to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alachua, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alachua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 196.8 days and collects up to 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Alachua, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Alachua are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Alachua?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Alachua, is 67.3°F (19.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alachua?

The average relative humidity in December in Alachua is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Alachua?

In December, in Alachua, Florida, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alachua?

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alachua, Florida.

How many hours of daylight does Alachua have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alachua?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alachua, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alachua?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alachua have in December?

In Alachua, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alachua?

The months with the lowest UV index in Alachua, Florida, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in December in Alachua?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alachua, FL

Average temperature in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 67.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alachua, FL

Average pressure in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alachua, FL

Average wind speed in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alachua, FL

Average humidity in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alachua, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alachua, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alachua, FL

Average UV index in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alachua, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Alachua, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Alachua, FL

Average visibility in December - Alachua, 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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