December weather forecastBelleair, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Belleair, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average high of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December is marked by an average high-temperature of a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C), bearing a close resemblance to November. In Belleair, the December nights cool down to an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Belleair, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Belleair, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.9 days and collects up to 16.18" (411mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Belleair, in December, the average water temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C).
Note: For the majority, swimming in water with a temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable. The difficulty in managing breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Belleair is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in December transforms into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, December is the most humid month.

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

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Belleair, Florida, the average seawater temperature in December is 68.5°F (20.3°C). Swimming in 68.5°F (20.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

The month with the shortest days in Belleair is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

In Belleair, the average day length in December is 10h and 25min.

On the first day of December in Belleair, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. 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
Belleair, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (55.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Belleair, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average sea temperature in December: 68.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64°F).

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Average sunshine in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 24min

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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belleair, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5 days).

Average UV index in December
Belleair, 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
Belleair, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Belleair, 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).