December weather forecast
Port Tampa, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Port Tampa, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, the average high-temperature rests at a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During December, the nighttime temperature in Port Tampa, Florida, averages of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Port Tampa, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Tampa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Port Tampa, Florida, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Port Tampa is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Port Tampa?

Port Tampa in December has an average high-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Port Tampa?

The most humid month in Port Tampa is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Port Tampa?

The average relative humidity in December in Port Tampa, Florida, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Port Tampa in December?

In December, in Port Tampa, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Port Tampa?

In Port Tampa, Florida, the average day length in December is 10h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Port Tampa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

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

The month with the least sunshine in Port Tampa, Florida, is December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Port Tampa?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Port Tampa, Florida, is 6.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Port Tampa, Florida, 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
Port Tampa, FL

Average temperature in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72°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 (68.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average pressure in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Port Tampa, FL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average humidity in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average rainfall in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Port Tampa, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average UV index in December - Port Tampa, 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
Port Tampa, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Port Tampa, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Port Tampa, FL

Average visibility in December - Port Tampa, 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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