December weather forecast
Port Charlotte, FL

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Palm trees and trees surrounding a pond in Port Charlotte, Florida
Palm trees and trees surrounding a pond in Port Charlotte, Florida

Weather in December

December brings a pleasant shift in weather conditions in Port Charlotte. The city becomes cooler while also witnessing a slight increase in the atmospheric pressure. Correspondingly, the wind speed remains constant, making December an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. The city experiences a total rainfall of 1.18" (30mm) throughout the month, making it one of the driest months of the year. The transition to a new year anticipates a minor rise in temperature and a relatively dry month ahead.

Temperature

Port Charlotte experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) with the onset of December, maintaining near parity with November's 77.9°F (25.5°C). Port Charlotte encounters a steady low-temperature average of 59.7°F (15.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, in Port Charlotte, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Port Charlotte, Florida, there are 176 rainfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Port Charlotte.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Port Charlotte?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Port Charlotte, is 74.3°F (23.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Port Charlotte?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Port Charlotte?

In Port Charlotte, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Port Charlotte?

With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Port Charlotte.

How many hours of daylight does Port Charlotte have in December?

In Port Charlotte, the average day length in December is 10h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Charlotte?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Port Charlotte, Florida, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Port Charlotte?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Port Charlotte, Florida, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Charlotte have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Port Charlotte?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Port Charlotte?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Port Charlotte, Florida, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average temperature in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 74.3°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 (70.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average pressure in December - Port Charlotte, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average wind speed in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average humidity in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average rainfall in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 3min

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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average UV index in December - Port Charlotte, 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, February, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Port Charlotte, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Port Charlotte, FL

Average visibility in December - Port Charlotte, 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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