December weather forecastPalatka, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Palatka, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.8°F (21°C) and an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

December's average high-temperature stands at an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C), showing little deviation from November's 73.9°F (23.3°C). During the month of December, Palatka anticipates a mean low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Palatka, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Palatka, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Palatka is December, 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. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Jun 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Palatka, is 69.8°F (21°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.1°F (11.7°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The months with the highest humidity are August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Palatka, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Palatka, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Palatka, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

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

In Palatka, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Palatka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

73.9°F

69.8°F

65.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.7mph

6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

6.7

6.9

7.6

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.9

21.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Palatka, FL

Average high temperature in December: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (65.8°F).

Average low temperature in December: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Palatka, 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
Palatka, FL

Average wind speed in December: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Palatka, FL

Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Palatka, FL

Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Palatka, FL

Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Palatka, FL

Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palatka, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palatka, FL

Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Palatka, 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
Palatka, FL

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Palatka, 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).