December weather forecastSanta Fe Beach, FL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an agreeable month in Santa Fe Beach, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset records an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C), a near match to November's 73°F (22.8°C). Throughout the nights in December, Santa Fe Beach experiences an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In Santa Fe Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Santa Fe Beach, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Fe Beach, there are 188.6 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

December is the only month when snow falls. December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Fe Beach, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

In Santa Fe Beach, Florida, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Santa Fe Beach, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

December has the most snowfall days of the year. Snow falls for 0.1 days.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 16min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average high temperature in December: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min

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: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average UV index in December: 4

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

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Santa Fe Beach, FL

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (5mi).