December weather forecastChiefland, FL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chiefland, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68°F (20°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Chiefland indicates an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 68°F (20°C) in December, showing minor variation from November's 72.7°F (22.6°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154 rainfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

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 7:09 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68°F (20°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Chiefland, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall days is December, when snow falls for 0.1 days.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 10h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

In Chiefland, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Chiefland, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

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

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

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: 6h and 0min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Chiefland, 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 and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Chiefland, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Chiefland, 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).