December weather forecastMexico Beach, FL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mexico Beach, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Mexico Beach records a mild change in average high-temperature during December, easing from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in November to a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). During December, Mexico Beach records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mexico Beach, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163 rainfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Mexico Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 67.6°F (19.8°C).
Note: In water with a temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mexico Beach.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during December translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Mexico Beach, records 64.4°F (18°C), while the low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Mexico Beach, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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.

In Mexico Beach, the average seawater temperature in December is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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 16min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

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

In Mexico Beach, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 64.4°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 (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (50°F).

Average pressure in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mexico Beach, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Mexico Beach, 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 sea temperature in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average sea temperature in December: 67.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (63.8°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mexico Beach, 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 May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mexico Beach, 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
Mexico Beach, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Mexico Beach, 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).