Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Fort Lauderdale starts December with an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.4°F (24.1°C), a minor shift from November's 78.1°F (25.6°C). December is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Fort Lauderdale, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179 days and collects up to 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Fort Lauderdale, in December, the average water temperature is 76.1°F (24.5°C).Note: Think about diving into 76.1°F (24.5°C) waters. Factors like your sensitivity to cold, the brightness of the sun, wind conditions, and the day's warmth play a role. For reference, Olympic swimming competitions use waters between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Lauderdale. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.
Frequently asked questions
What are December temperatures in Fort Lauderdale?
What is the most humid month in Fort Lauderdale?
What is the average humidity in December in Fort Lauderdale?
How much does it rain in Fort Lauderdale in December?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Fort Lauderdale?
What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Lauderdale?
What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Lauderdale?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Lauderdale?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Fort Lauderdale?
How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Lauderdale?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Fort Lauderdale?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Lauderdale?
Average temperature in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (73°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 68.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (82°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average sea temperature in December: 76.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (74.2°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Lauderdale, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Fort Lauderdale, 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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