December weather forecast
Polk City, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Polk City, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Polk City notes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. The low-temperature averages to a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Polk City is 77%.

Rainfall

In Polk City, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Polk City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.3 days and collects up to 38.74" (984mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Polk City, Florida, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Polk City, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Polk City, Florida, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in December leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Polk City?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Polk City, Florida, are 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Polk City?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Polk City in December?

In December, in Polk City, Florida, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Polk City?

December has the shortest days of the year in Polk City, Florida, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Polk City?

The average day length in December in Polk City is 10h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Polk City?

On the first day of December in Polk City, Florida, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Polk City?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Polk City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Polk City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Polk City is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Polk City, FL

Average temperature in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Polk City, FL

Average pressure in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Polk City, FL

Average wind speed in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Polk City, FL

Average humidity in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Polk City, FL

Average rainfall in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Polk City, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Polk City, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Polk City, FL

Average UV index in December - Polk 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 month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Polk City, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Polk City, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Polk City, FL

Average visibility in December - Polk 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).

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