December weather forecastTallahassee, FL
December
Weather in December
As the final month of the year, December in Tallahassee witnesses the full arrival of winter. The city braves the season's chilliest temperatures, with low temperatures averaging 47.8°F (8.8°C). The increase in relative humidity to 78%, the highest for the year, sets the stage for frequent foggy mornings. A noticeable decrease in daylight hours, averaging only 10.2 hours, adds to the city's wintry ambiance. Despite the cold, the spirit of holiday festivities fills the city with warmth, making December a period of joyful celebrations.Temperature
The start of December involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in November to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C) in December.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 78%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. 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: The UV index of 4 during December leads to these advisories:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average high temperature in December: 64.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall days in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Tallahassee, FL
- Average UV index in December: 4
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 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Tallahassee, 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 26).
Average visibility in December
Tallahassee, 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).
