December weather in Lakeland, FL
The average temperature in Lakeland in December is 64.8°F (53.9°F–75.6°F). Average precipitation: 2.61 inches.
December is a winter month in Lakeland, and is cooler than the annual average of 73.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 14m. For travel, December is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
75.6°F
Avg Low
53.9°F
Precipitation
2.61 in
Daylight
10h 14m
December records in Lakeland
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 86.0°F (2016) | 37.0°F (1999) | 0.22 in (2008) |
| December 2 | 87.1°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2010) | 0.96 in (1996) |
| December 3 | 87.1°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2008) | 1.11 in (2009) |
| December 4 | 84.0°F (2014) | 37.0°F (2010) | 1.49 in (1997) |
| December 5 | 87.1°F (2016) | 43.0°F (2007) | 1.13 in (2009) |
| December 6 | 84.9°F (2013) | 34.0°F (2010) | 0.60 in (2002) |
| December 7 | 84.0°F (2013) | 30.9°F (2010) | 0.96 in (1996) |
| December 8 | 86.0°F (2017) | 28.0°F (2010) | 1.50 in (2025) |
| December 9 | 84.9°F (2009) | 37.9°F (2020) | 1.48 in (2017) |
| December 10 | 84.9°F (2009) | 36.0°F (2017) | 2.27 in (2002) |
| December 11 | 84.9°F (2021) | 32.0°F (1995) | 1.00 in (1997) |
| December 12 | 84.9°F (2021) | 39.9°F (2010) | 1.36 in (1997) |
| December 13 | 84.9°F (2016) | 37.0°F (2014) | 4.98 in (2002) |
| December 14 | 84.9°F (2015) | 26.1°F (2010) | 1.43 in (2003) |
| December 15 | 84.9°F (2009) | 27.0°F (2010) | 1.21 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 84.9°F (2015) | 33.1°F (2010) | 0.45 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 87.1°F (2015) | 36.0°F (2002) | 1.15 in (2023) |
| December 18 | 89.1°F (2016) | 33.1°F (2000) | 1.06 in (1999) |
| December 19 | 87.1°F (2016) | 35.1°F (2000) | 0.52 in (2005) |
| December 20 | 84.0°F (2016) | 28.0°F (2000) | 5.25 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 84.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2000) | 2.03 in (2020) |
| December 22 | 84.9°F (2013) | 35.1°F (2005) | 0.35 in (2019) |
| December 23 | 84.9°F (2011) | 33.1°F (2012) | 1.17 in (2019) |
| December 24 | 84.0°F (2013) | 28.9°F (2022) | 0.13 in (2001) |
| December 25 | 86.0°F (2015) | 27.0°F (1995) | 1.83 in (2002) |
| December 26 | 86.0°F (2015) | 32.0°F (1995) | 0.43 in (1997) |
| December 27 | 84.9°F (1996) | 30.0°F (2010) | 3.69 in (1997) |
| December 28 | 86.0°F (2015) | 25.0°F (2010) | 0.38 in (2023) |
| December 29 | 87.1°F (2015) | 26.1°F (2010) | 0.54 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 87.1°F (2015) | 35.1°F (2000) | 0.67 in (2024) |
| December 31 | 84.9°F (2015) | 26.1°F (2000) | 0.95 in (2015) |