December is a warm and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Florida. December is a good month for swimming in Florida with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Florida in the months of April, May, November, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in Florida in December is 24°. The average maximum temperature is 25° in the previous month and 22° in the next month.
The average temperature in Florida in December is 19°. The average temperature ranges is 21° in the previous month and 18° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Florida in December is 15°. The minimum temperature is 17° in the previous month and 13° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Florida in December are 10.4 and there are 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in Florida in December is typically 4.8 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Florida in December is 24.1° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
The average total rainfall in Florida in December is 51.4cm and on average there are 9.5 rainy days in December making it a slightly wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Florida in December is 17° which is OK for most but slightly uncomfortable for some. The dew point is 18° in the previous month and 15° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Florida in December is typically 89.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 87.4% in the previous month and 88.5% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Florida in December is typically 73.6%. The average relative humidity is 71.2% in the previous month and 71.9% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Florida in December is typically 26kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 26kmh in the previous month and 26kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Florida in December is typically 13kmh. The average wind speed is 13kmh in the previous month and 13kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Florida in December is from the East-Northeast.
