December weather forecastPalmetto Estates, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Palmetto Estates, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66°F (18.9°C) and 77.2°F (25.1°C).

Temperature

Palmetto Estates's shift into December sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from November's 80.1°F (26.7°C). An average low-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Palmetto Estates, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.4 rainfall days, and 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Palmetto Estates is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In Palmetto Estates, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Palmetto Estates, 77.2°F (25.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 66°F (18.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In December, the average relative humidity in Palmetto Estates is 74%.

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 10h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 77.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (74.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (61.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in December
Palmetto Estates, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in December
Palmetto Estates, 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).