Lakeland Weather in December

What's the weather like in Lakeland (Florida) in December 2024?

The climate in Lakeland during December can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Lakeland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

Lakeland weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Nightly temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Average temperature 16.8°C 62.2°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 51 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lakeland with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lakeland

Lakeland average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lakeland average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lakeland average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lakeland in December 2024.

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Lakeland weather stats

Lakeland weather statistics
Hottest month: August 32.9°C 91.2°F
Driest month: April 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: April 10.4hrs
Coldest month: January 21.7°C 71.1°F
Wettest month: July 194mm 7.6ins
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