December weather forecastPort Tampa, FL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Port Tampa, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.1°F (14.5°C) and max 72°F (22.2°C).Temperature
Port Tampa observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 76.5°F (24.7°C) and December's 72°F (22.2°C). Port Tampa's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Port Tampa, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.7 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Port Tampa, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 24min
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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
