December weather forecastSouth Sarasota, FL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in South Sarasota, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).Temperature
South Sarasota observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between November's 76.5°F (24.7°C) and December's 72.1°F (22.3°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature in South Sarasota usually rests at an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month in South Sarasota, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In South Sarasota, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in South Sarasota, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 18.82" (478mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in South Sarasota, with an average of 10h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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 5:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in South Sarasota, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
In South Sarasota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during December translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 61.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.8°F).
Average pressure in December
South 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
South Sarasota, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, May and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 30min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Sarasota, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.4 days).
Average UV index in December
South 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
South Sarasota, FL
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in December
South 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).
