Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
An average high-temperature of a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) marks December in Sarasota, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in November. In December, Sarasota reports a consistent average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) during the nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 76%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Sarasota, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Sarasota, the average seawater temperature in December is 69.3°F (20.7°C).Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
With an average of 10h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Sarasota, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
In Sarasota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in December in Sarasota?
What is the most humid month in Sarasota?
What is the average humidity in December in Sarasota?
How many days does it rain in December in Sarasota?
What is the ocean temperature in December in Sarasota?
What is the month with the shortest days in Sarasota?
What is the average length of the day in December in Sarasota?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sarasota?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sarasota?
How many hours of sunshine does Sarasota have in December?
How high is the UV index in December in Sarasota?
Average temperature in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 72.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sarasota, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and November (8.3 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average sea temperature in December: 69.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64.1°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sarasota, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sarasota, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Sarasota, 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
Sarasota, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
Sarasota, 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).