December weather forecast
Sanford, FL

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Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida
Boats docked along the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford, Florida

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanford, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.7°F (13.7°C) and max 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

December records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Throughout the month of December, Sanford witnesses an average low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, Florida, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sanford, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Sanford?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sanford, is 72°F (22.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C). In October, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanford?

The average relative humidity in December in Sanford is 76%.

How much does it rain in Sanford in December?

In Sanford, Florida, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sanford?

February through December are months without snowfall in Sanford.

Does it snow in Sanford in December?

In Sanford, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanford?

The month with the shortest days in Sanford is December, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sanford, Florida, is 10h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sanford?

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in December?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sanford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sanford is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanford, FL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (67.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanford, FL

Average pressure in December - Sanford, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanford, FL

Average wind speed in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanford, FL

Average humidity in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanford, FL

Average rainfall days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanford, FL

Average snowfall days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanford, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanford, FL

Average sunshine days in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanford, FL

Average UV index in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average UV index in December: 5

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 4).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sanford, FL

Average cloud cover in December - Sanford, FL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Sanford, FL

Average visibility in December - Sanford, 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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