December weather forecast
Punta Gorda, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Punta Gorda, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into December, Punta Gorda records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C), almost identical to November's 78.4°F (25.8°C). In Punta Gorda, December nights cool down to an average of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In Punta Gorda, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Punta Gorda, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Punta Gorda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Punta Gorda are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Punta Gorda?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Punta Gorda are 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Punta Gorda?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Punta Gorda in December?

In December, in Punta Gorda, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Punta Gorda?

The month with the shortest days in Punta Gorda, Florida, is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Punta Gorda?

In December, the average day length in Punta Gorda is 10h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Punta Gorda?

On the first day of December in Punta Gorda, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Punta Gorda?

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Punta Gorda.

How long on average sun shines in December in Punta Gorda?

In Punta Gorda, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Punta Gorda?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Punta Gorda?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Punta Gorda is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average temperature in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 74.8°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (70.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (54.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average pressure in December - Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda, FL

Average wind speed in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average humidity in December - Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda, FL

Average rainfall in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.1 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Punta Gorda, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Punta Gorda, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average UV index in December - Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Punta Gorda, 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 26).

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Average visibility in December
Punta Gorda, FL

Average visibility in December - Punta Gorda, 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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