December weather forecast
Sunset Beach, FL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a pleasant month in Sunset Beach, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Sunset Beach notes an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C), closely resembling November. An average temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) marks the nights in Sunset Beach in December.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sunset Beach, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Sunset Beach is December, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sunset Beach?

In December, in Sunset Beach, the average high-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Sunset Beach?

The most humid month in Sunset Beach is December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sunset Beach?

In Sunset Beach, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sunset Beach?

In Sunset Beach, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunset Beach?

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sunset Beach.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sunset Beach?

In December, the average day length in Sunset Beach is 10h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sunset Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset Beach, Florida, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sunset Beach?

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Sunset Beach, Florida.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset Beach have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sunset Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset Beach, FL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average pressure in December - Sunset Beach, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average humidity in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunset Beach, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (4.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average UV index in December - Sunset Beach, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in December
Sunset Beach, FL

Average visibility in December - Sunset Beach, 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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