December weather forecastPalm City, FL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palm City, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.5°F (23.6°C) and an average low of 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

The weather during December records an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.5°F (23.6°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Palm City observes an average nighttime temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.1 rainfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C).
Note: Individual cold sensitivities, influenced by sunshine, wind, and the ambient temperature, play a role in finding a swim in 75.6°F (24.2°C) water pleasant. (Olympic swimming events mandate water temperatures from 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C).)

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Palm City is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Palm City, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in December translates into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection of sand and water increases the UV dose.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Palm City, in December, the average high-temperature is 74.5°F (23.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.3°F (18.5°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Palm City, Florida, is 76%.

In Palm City, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Palm City, Florida, in December, the average water temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F (23°C) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 75.6°F (24.2°C).

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Palm City is 10h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palm City, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

January and December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Palm City.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palm City is 6.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (71.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 65.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (61.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and November (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average sea temperature in December: 75.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (73.3°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Palm City, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Palm City, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Palm City, 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).