Bonita Springs weather in December
In December, Bonita Springs sees average daytime highs of 74°F and overnight lows near 62°F, with 1.2 in of rain across 4.2 wet days and about 10.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 73°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Bonita Springs's 6th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bonita Springs's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 74°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 62°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.2 in
- 4.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min
- 7:13 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.46 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Bonita Springs is city in Lee County, Florida, USA.
- Density
- 431/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1999
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 76°F in the first days to 73°F by the end.
A typical December day in Bonita Springs reaches about 74°F in the afternoon and slips back to 62°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 67°F and 80°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°F cooler than November and about 2°F warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Avg low (°F) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 64 |
| 2 | 76 | 64 |
| 3 | 76 | 64 |
| 4 | 76 | 63 |
| 5 | 76 | 63 |
| 6 | 76 | 63 |
| 7 | 75 | 63 |
| 8 | 75 | 63 |
| 9 | 75 | 63 |
| 10 | 75 | 63 |
| 11 | 75 | 63 |
| 12 | 75 | 62 |
| 13 | 75 | 62 |
| 14 | 74 | 62 |
| 15 | 74 | 62 |
| 16 | 74 | 62 |
| 17 | 74 | 62 |
| 18 | 74 | 62 |
| 19 | 74 | 62 |
| 20 | 74 | 61 |
| 21 | 74 | 61 |
| 22 | 74 | 61 |
| 23 | 73 | 61 |
| 24 | 73 | 61 |
| 25 | 73 | 61 |
| 26 | 73 | 61 |
| 27 | 73 | 61 |
| 28 | 73 | 61 |
| 29 | 73 | 61 |
| 30 | 73 | 61 |
| 31 | 73 | 60 |
How December really feels in Bonita Springs
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bonita Springs weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72° / 59° | 1.7 | 4.9 | 10.5 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 73° / 61° | 1.3 | 4.4 | 11.1 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 76° / 64° | 1.5 | 4.6 | 11.8 | 8.1 |
| Apr | 81° / 68° | 1.8 | 6 | 12.6 | 7.4 |
| May | 84° / 73° | 2.7 | 9.2 | 13.3 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 86° / 77° | 6.2 | 19.1 | 13.6 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 87° / 78° | 5.4 | 21.6 | 13.5 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 87° / 78° | 5.8 | 21.5 | 12.9 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 86° / 77° | 5.9 | 19.6 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 83° / 73° | 3.1 | 9.2 | 11.4 | 6.0 |
| Nov | 78° / 66° | 1.3 | 3.9 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 74° / 62° | 1.2 | 4.2 | 10.4 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 71 | 29 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 68 | 32 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 61 | 39 |
| 17 | 61 | 39 |
| 18 | 60 | 40 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 58 | 42 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 59 | 41 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Bonita Springs gets around 1.2 in of rain over 4.2 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 13 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 14 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 15 |
| 19 | 15 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 15 |
| 26 | 15 |
| 27 | 15 |
| 28 | 15 |
| 29 | 15 |
| 30 | 15 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 28% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 33% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Oppressive (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 9 |
| 2 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 9 |
| 3 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 8 |
| 4 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 8 |
| 5 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 8 |
| 6 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 8 |
| 7 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 29 | 8 |
| 8 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 8 |
| 9 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 8 |
| 10 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 7 |
| 11 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 7 |
| 12 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 30 | 7 |
| 13 | 27 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 7 |
| 14 | 27 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 6 |
| 15 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 6 |
| 16 | 29 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 6 |
| 17 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 6 |
| 18 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 6 |
| 19 | 31 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 6 |
| 20 | 31 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 6 |
| 21 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 5 |
| 22 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 5 |
| 23 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 5 |
| 24 | 32 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 26 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 27 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 28 | 32 | 15 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 29 | 32 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| 30 | 32 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 5 |
| 31 | 32 | 14 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of December to 10 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:03 AM to 7:19 AM, and sunset from 5:31 PM to 5:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 7:03 | 5:31 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 7:04 | 5:31 |
| 3 | 10.4 | 7:04 | 5:31 |
| 4 | 10.4 | 7:05 | 5:31 |
| 5 | 10.4 | 7:06 | 5:31 |
| 6 | 10.4 | 7:06 | 5:31 |
| 7 | 10.4 | 7:07 | 5:32 |
| 8 | 10.4 | 7:08 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 10.4 | 7:08 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 10.4 | 7:09 | 5:32 |
| 11 | 10.4 | 7:10 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 10.4 | 7:10 | 5:33 |
| 13 | 10.4 | 7:11 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 10.4 | 7:11 | 5:33 |
| 15 | 10.4 | 7:12 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 10.4 | 7:13 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 10.4 | 7:13 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 10.4 | 7:14 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 10.3 | 7:14 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 7:15 | 5:36 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:15 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 10.3 | 7:16 | 5:37 |
| 23 | 10.3 | 7:16 | 5:37 |
| 24 | 10.3 | 7:17 | 5:37 |
| 25 | 10.3 | 7:17 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 10.4 | 7:17 | 5:39 |
| 27 | 10.4 | 7:18 | 5:39 |
| 28 | 10.4 | 7:18 | 5:40 |
| 29 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:41 |
| 31 | 10.4 | 7:19 | 5:41 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.46 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.46 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 3.46 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.5 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Bonita Springs
None of Bonita Springs's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bonita Springs sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Bonita Springs's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Bonita Springs?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Bonita Springs for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bonita Springs in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Bonita Springs sees daytime highs around 74°F and nights near 62°F. Worth packing: light clothes. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bonita Springs in December
The nearest coast averages about 71°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 86°F and coldest in January near 68°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Feb 11 to Jan 16 — about 11.2 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 68 | 68 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 81 | 75 | 71 |
| Comfort | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Cool |
| Feb | 68 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 71 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 76 | Warm |
| May | 80 | Warm |
| Jun | 84 | Tropical |
| Jul | 86 | Tropical |
| Aug | 86 | Tropical |
| Sep | 85 | Tropical |
| Oct | 81 | Warm |
| Nov | 75 | Warm |
| Dec | 71 | Refreshing |
UV index in Bonita Springs in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bonita Springs peaks around July 16 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 7 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bonita Springs in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bonita Springs is worst in July — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Bonita Springs?
Bonita Springs sits at 26.3°N, 81.8°W, 10 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Estero, 6.8 mi away.
Topography around Bonita Springs
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Bonita Springs.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Bonita Springs has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 ft around an average of 16 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 105 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 161 ft.
The land around Bonita Springs is covered by artificial surfaces (41%) and trees (35%) within 2 miles, trees (34%) and water (31%) within 10 miles, and water (37%) and trees (27%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bonita Springs (26.3398°, -81.7787°, elevation 10 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).