December weather in Palmetto, FL
The average temperature in Palmetto in December is 64.5°F (55.0°F–74.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.26 inches.
December is a winter month in Palmetto, and is cooler than the annual average of 74.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 16m. For travel, December is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
74.0°F
Avg Low
55.0°F
Precipitation
2.26 in
Daylight
10h 16m
December records in Palmetto
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 88.0°F (1991) | 34.0°F (1979) | 0.40 in (1986) |
| December 2 | 88.0°F (1991) | 34.0°F (1999) | 1.29 in (1996) |
| December 3 | 87.1°F (1991) | 37.9°F (2008) | 2.00 in (1971) |
| December 4 | 86.0°F (1978) | 30.9°F (1989) | 1.51 in (1997) |
| December 5 | 86.0°F (1994) | 30.9°F (1974) | 0.72 in (2009) |
| December 6 | 86.0°F (1994) | 35.1°F (1974) | 1.10 in (2016) |
| December 7 | 84.9°F (1972) | 37.0°F (1984) | 1.77 in (2025) |
| December 8 | 87.1°F (1978) | 32.0°F (1984) | 1.97 in (1990) |
| December 9 | 86.0°F (1978) | 30.0°F (1984) | 3.88 in (1977) |
| December 10 | 86.0°F (1998) | 30.9°F (1984) | 1.45 in (1969) |
| December 11 | 86.0°F (1986) | 32.0°F (1981) | 1.11 in (1967) |
| December 12 | 84.0°F (1972) | 32.0°F (1973) | 0.45 in (1983) |
| December 13 | 84.9°F (1967) | 34.0°F (1973) | 3.50 in (1997) |
| December 14 | 86.0°F (1972) | 34.0°F (1989) | 1.95 in (1997) |
| December 15 | 86.0°F (2015) | 33.1°F (2010) | 2.95 in (2003) |
| December 16 | 84.9°F (1971) | 28.0°F (1968) | 2.25 in (2023) |
| December 17 | 84.9°F (2024) | 28.9°F (1968) | 0.82 in (1979) |
| December 18 | 84.9°F (2016) | 32.0°F (1973) | 0.90 in (1999) |
| December 19 | 84.0°F (1967) | 30.9°F (1988) | 0.85 in (2018) |
| December 20 | 86.0°F (1990) | 28.0°F (1981) | 4.30 in (2018) |
| December 21 | 86.0°F (1998) | 28.0°F (1981) | 1.60 in (1994) |
| December 22 | 84.9°F (1998) | 32.0°F (1985) | 2.21 in (1972) |
| December 23 | 84.9°F (1990) | 28.0°F (1973) | 1.32 in (1989) |
| December 24 | 84.9°F (2015) | 27.0°F (1989) | 1.50 in (1986) |
| December 25 | 84.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (1983) | 2.97 in (2004) |
| December 26 | 84.9°F (2015) | 19.9°F (1983) | 0.73 in (1997) |
| December 27 | 86.0°F (1988) | 24.1°F (1983) | 2.90 in (1997) |
| December 28 | 86.0°F (2015) | 30.0°F (2010) | 1.05 in (1978) |
| December 29 | 86.0°F (2015) | 30.9°F (2010) | 0.50 in (2000) |
| December 30 | 86.0°F (1988) | 37.9°F (1968) | 2.20 in (1983) |
| December 31 | 89.1°F (1973) | 30.9°F (2000) | 0.88 in (1995) |