December weather forecast
North Sarasota, FL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Sarasota, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average high of 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

North Sarasota experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in December, closely aligned with November's 76.3°F (24.6°C). North Sarasota's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In North Sarasota, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in December transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for North Sarasota in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and a low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in North Sarasota?

December is the most humid month in North Sarasota, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December in North Sarasota?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in North Sarasota?

In North Sarasota, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Sarasota?

The month with the shortest days in North Sarasota, Florida, is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in North Sarasota?

The average day length in December is 10h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in North Sarasota?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in North Sarasota?

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does North Sarasota have in December?

In North Sarasota, Florida, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in North Sarasota?

In North Sarasota, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average temperature in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average pressure in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average wind speed in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average humidity in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average rainfall days in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average sunshine days in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average UV index in December - North Sarasota, 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 month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average cloud cover in December - North Sarasota, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
North Sarasota, FL

Average visibility in December - North Sarasota, 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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