The weather in December in West Palm Beach

It's warm in December in West Palm Beach with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in West Palm Beach. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 West Palm Beach, 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, West Palm Beach reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at West Palm Beach is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 177 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for West Palm Beach

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

December weather comparison

  West Palm Beach New York
Average temperature 26°C 9°C
Max. temperature 28°C 12°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 177 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 17 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in West Palm Beach with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in West Palm Beach is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 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.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in West Palm Beach

Temperature in December in West Palm Beach over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach

Total precipitation in December in West Palm Beach over the years

Daily UV index in December in West Palm Beach

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach by month

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