December weather forecastEast Palatka, FL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Palatka, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.8°F (21°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

As November turns into December, the average high-temperatures rest at a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. East Palatka encounters an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Palatka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in East Palatka, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 69.8°F (21°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in October is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

February through December are months without snowfall.

In East Palatka, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 17min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.2°F).

Average pressure in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
East Palatka, FL

  • 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 March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Palatka, 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: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Palatka, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
East Palatka, 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
East Palatka, 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 July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
East Palatka, 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).