December weather forecast
Sandy, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a moderately hot month in Sandy, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 74.3°F (23.5°C).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of December, Sandy's high-temperatures register at a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sandy, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Sandy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.3 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sandy, Florida, is December, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 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 in Sandy.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Sandy?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 74.3°F (23.5°C) and a low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandy?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sandy, Florida, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sandy?

In Sandy, Florida, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandy?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sandy?

The average day length in December in Sandy, Florida, is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sandy?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sandy, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandy?

The month with the least sunshine in Sandy, Florida, is December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sandy?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sandy?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sandy?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sandy, Florida, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sandy, FL

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

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandy, FL

Average pressure in December - Sandy, 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
Sandy, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandy, FL

Average humidity in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandy, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandy, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy, FL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy, 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 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandy, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (3.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandy, FL

Average UV index in December - Sandy, 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
Sandy, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Sandy, FL

Average visibility in December - Sandy, 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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