December weather forecast
Sanford, FL

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Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida
Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Sanford, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72°F (22.2°C) and an average low of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

Sanford's average high-temperature in December sits at a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C), showing little difference from the previous month. Sanford in December experiences a low-temperature average of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sanford is 76%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.2 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sanford, Florida, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in December translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in December?

The high-temperature during December is 72°F (22.2°C) and the low-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sanford?

In Sanford, snow does not fall in February through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Sanford, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 10h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sanford, FL

Average temperature in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average high temperature in December: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sanford, FL

Average pressure in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sanford, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sanford, FL

Average humidity in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sanford, FL

Average UV index in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Sanford, FL

Average visibility in December - Sanford, 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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