December weather forecastOrange Lake, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Orange Lake, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

Orange Lake's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 73.6°F (23.1°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cool 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Orange Lake, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orange Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orange Lake.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Orange Lake during December is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Orange Lake, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 18min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

With an average of 6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In Orange Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Orange Lake, 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
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orange Lake, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Orange Lake, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Orange Lake, 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).