December weather forecastLake Placid, FL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Lake Placid, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.5°F (23.6°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).Temperature
The transition from November to December sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Throughout December, Lake Placid records an average temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Placid, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Lake Placid, Florida.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Placid. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 74.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (70.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Placid, 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, February, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake Placid, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Lake Placid, 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).
