December weather forecastOrange Park, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Orange Park, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

The transition from November to December sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still pleasant 68°F (20°C), from a not significantly different 72.9°F (22.7°C). An average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Orange Park, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orange Park, Florida, there are 87.5 rainfall days, and 5.55" (141mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Orange Park is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Orange Park. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during December translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Orange Park during December are 68°F (20°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C) respectively. In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

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

The average relative humidity in December in Orange Park is 76%.

In Orange Park, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Orange Park is 10h and 14min.

On the first day of December in Orange Park, Florida, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST.

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Orange Park.

In Orange Park, Florida, 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 in Orange Park, Florida.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (63.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orange Park, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Orange Park, 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
Orange Park, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Orange Park, 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).