Apopka Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Apopka

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.8°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
61 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Apopka December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Apopka, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Apopka December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Apopka. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Apopka was 2015 — when the month averaged 22.2°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 11.2°C. Typical December days reach 22.5°C with nights near 11.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.5°C→18.2°C+1.7°C
Max Temp21.6°C→23.7°C+2.1°C
Min Temp11.3°C→12.8°C+1.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

11.0°C–14.0°C3 yr (7%)
14.0°C–17.0°C16 yr (36%)
17.0°C–20.0°C20 yr (44%)
20.0°C–23.0°C6 yr (13%)

Apopka December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the drier months in Apopka, averaging 61 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2002 with 269 mm, while the driest was 1984 at 8 mm.

Apopka December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Apopka during December averages 79%. The most humid December was 1994 at 90%, and the least humid was 2010 at 62%.

Apopka December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Apopka. The sunniest December was 2010 at 3.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986, 1997 and 2009 at 2.6.

Apopka December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Apopka during December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest Decembers were 2010, 2019 and 2023 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 1.8 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Apopka

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How December Ranks in Apopka

🥶2nd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Apopka Weather by Month

Apopka December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.2°C17.1°C16.8°C18.3°C17.7°C+1.5°C
Avg High21.3°C22.4°C22.1°C23.8°C23.2°C+1.9°C
Avg Low11.0°C11.9°C11.5°C12.7°C12.2°C+1.2°C
Avg Rain67 mm64 mm71 mm47 mm52 mm-16 mm

Extreme December Records in Apopka

🔥Warmest December30.4°C2018
🧊Coldest December-7.1°C1989
🌧️Wettest December269 mm2002
🏜️Driest December8 mm1984
🌬️Windiest December2.8 m/s2010

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Apopka have risen by about 1.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -7.1°C (1989) to a record high of 30.4°C (2018).

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Rainfall in December is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm, with a wettest year of 269 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Apopka?

A good time to visit Apopka

December is a good time to visit Apopka, with days averaging 22.5°C and nights around 11.8°C (mean 17.2°C, cooler than Apopka's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. April and November are marginally more temperate, but December still suits most travellers.

See Apopka's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Apopka Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Apopka, with average highs near 22.5°C and lows around 11.8°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 61 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 61 mm of rainfall in Apopka, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 269 mm (2002), and the driest just 8 mm (1984). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.6°C to 23.7°C and overnight lows from 11.3°C to 12.8°C over the same span.
December Weather in Apopka, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.5°C18.5°C12.5°C29.2°C1.6°C57 mm78%2.2 m/s—
202423.7°C17.9°C12.1°C28.0°C3.8°C41 mm79%2.5 m/s3.2
202322.0°C17.7°C13.3°C28.4°C5.7°C101 mm82%2.8 m/s2.9
202222.2°C16.9°C11.6°C26.8°C-2.7°C35 mm80%2.1 m/s3
202126.1°C20.2°C14.4°C28.8°C5.4°C52 mm82%1.8 m/s3.4
202020.8°C14.9°C9.0°C27.2°C0.0°C22 mm79%2.3 m/s3.3
201923.8°C18.8°C13.8°C28.5°C3.6°C128 mm82%2.8 m/s3
201822.9°C17.6°C12.3°C30.4°C3.2°C101 mm80%2.6 m/s3
201723.2°C17.5°C11.7°C27.7°C1.3°C18 mm82%2 m/s3.3
201626.2°C20.5°C14.8°C30.0°C5.4°C31 mm76%2.3 m/s3.3
2015 🔥26.8°C22.2°C17.6°C30.0°C8.3°C31 mm84%2.6 m/s2.9
201422.2°C17.2°C12.2°C26.9°C3.1°C48 mm84%2 m/s3
201326.0°C20.1°C14.2°C30.1°C5.7°C21 mm76%2.4 m/s3.2
201224.3°C18.3°C12.2°C28.4°C0.7°C52 mm77%2.3 m/s3.1
201124.5°C19.2°C13.8°C28.9°C4.9°C26 mm76%2.4 m/s3.3
2010 ❄️18.4°C11.2°C4.1°C25.6°C-3.9°C17 mm62%2.8 m/s3.7
200921.8°C16.9°C12.1°C28.3°C1.1°C113 mm82%2.7 m/s2.6
200823.0°C17.6°C12.2°C27.1°C1.9°C23 mm80%2.3 m/s3.4
200725.2°C19.7°C14.1°C28.7°C2.5°C33 mm80%2.1 m/s3.3
200624.5°C20.0°C15.6°C30.0°C4.5°C79 mm78%2.6 m/s2.7
200520.1°C14.7°C9.4°C24.8°C2.7°C45 mm80%2.6 m/s3.1
200420.4°C15.3°C10.2°C27.3°C-0.1°C55 mm81%2.5 m/s2.9
200321.3°C15.3°C9.2°C26.7°C0.8°C53 mm76%2.5 m/s3.4
2002 🌧️19.9°C14.3°C8.6°C26.4°C1.3°C269 mm84%2.4 m/s3.1
200123.0°C18.5°C14.0°C27.3°C2.5°C21 mm83%2.1 m/s3.2
200022.1°C15.9°C9.7°C29.5°C-3.9°C24 mm70%2.7 m/s3.2
199921.1°C15.9°C10.8°C26.8°C1.2°C53 mm81%2.2 m/s3.1
199825.8°C20.2°C14.7°C29.2°C4.2°C28 mm78%2.1 m/s3.1
199720.1°C15.5°C10.8°C26.5°C0.7°C252 mm87%2.6 m/s2.6
199623.1°C17.3°C11.5°C28.0°C-0.8°C56 mm77%2.3 m/s3.1
199520.2°C15.0°C9.8°C26.0°C-2.3°C73 mm80%2.3 m/s3.1
199421.7°C17.3°C13.0°C27.0°C4.0°C92 mm90%2.3 m/s2.7
199321.0°C15.1°C9.1°C27.1°C1.6°C30 mm72%2.6 m/s3.3
199222.5°C17.5°C12.5°C26.4°C3.6°C20 mm84%2.3 m/s2.8
199123.3°C18.1°C12.9°C28.6°C3.9°C17 mm78%2.3 m/s3.1
199024.8°C19.2°C13.5°C29.9°C5.1°C22 mm74%2.2 m/s3.1
198917.9°C12.2°C6.4°C25.2°C-7.1°C125 mm79%2.3 m/s3
198821.2°C15.8°C10.3°C26.9°C-1.3°C26 mm82%2.1 m/s3.2
198721.6°C16.5°C11.4°C25.8°C0.0°C13 mm83%2.3 m/s2.9
198623.4°C18.9°C14.4°C28.7°C8.5°C92 mm80%2.7 m/s2.6
198519.0°C13.5°C7.9°C26.1°C-5.6°C61 mm77%2.4 m/s3.2
198424.5°C19.2°C13.9°C27.6°C0.4°C8 mm76%1.9 m/s2.9
198320.3°C15.7°C11.0°C27.8°C-6.7°C161 mm85%2.7 m/s—
198223.1°C18.8°C14.4°C27.6°C2.3°C41 mm81%2.7 m/s—
198121.0°C15.2°C9.4°C28.3°C-3.0°C80 mm74%2.6 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Apopka December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Apopka in December?▼

The average high in December is around 22.5°C with lows near 11.8°C (mean 17.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Apopka in December?▼

December averages 61 mm of rainfall in Apopka, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 269 mm in 2002.

What was the hottest December on record in Apopka?▼

The hottest December reached 30.4°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to -7.1°C in 1989.

Has December in Apopka gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 21.6°C to 23.7°C and overnight lows from 11.3°C to 12.8°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Apopka?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Apopka and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22.5°C daytime highs and 11.8°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Apopka?▼

Not quite — December is the 2nd coolest month in Apopka, averaging 17.2°C.

What should I pack for Apopka in December?▼

For December in Apopka, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.5°C and lows of 11.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Apopka humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Apopka in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 2.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 2.8 m/s (2010).

Which December had the most rainfall in Apopka?▼

The wettest December on record was 2002 with 269 mm. On average, December sees 61 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Apopka behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.