The weather in December in Fort Lauderdale

It's warm in December in Fort Lauderdale with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 22°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Fort Lauderdale. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2018, Fort Lauderdale reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Fort Lauderdale is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Fort Lauderdale

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Fort Lauderdale. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Fort Lauderdale New York
Average temperature 26°C 9°C
Max. temperature 27°C 12°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 85 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 10 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Fort Lauderdale with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Fort Lauderdale is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Fort Lauderdale runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Fort Lauderdale

Temperature in December in Fort Lauderdale over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Fort Lauderdale

Total precipitation in December in Fort Lauderdale over the years

Daily UV index in December in Fort Lauderdale

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Fort Lauderdale, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Fort Lauderdale by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Fort Lauderdale. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.