Tarpon Springs weather in December
In December, Tarpon Springs sees average daytime highs of 67°F and overnight lows near 59°F, with 2.5 in of rain across 6.1 wet days and about 10.2 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 18 min at the start of December to 10 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Tarpon Springs's 7th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tarpon Springs's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 67°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 59°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.5 in
- 6.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min
- 7:21 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 11 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.0
- out of 10
Tarpon Springs is city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 549/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1876
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 69°F in the first days to 65°F by the end.
A typical December day in Tarpon Springs reaches about 67°F in the afternoon and slips back to 59°F overnight — a 8°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 59°F and 73°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°F cooler than November and about 3°F warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Avg low (°F) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 | 61 |
| 2 | 69 | 61 |
| 3 | 69 | 61 |
| 4 | 69 | 61 |
| 5 | 69 | 61 |
| 6 | 69 | 61 |
| 7 | 68 | 60 |
| 8 | 68 | 60 |
| 9 | 68 | 60 |
| 10 | 68 | 60 |
| 11 | 68 | 60 |
| 12 | 67 | 60 |
| 13 | 67 | 60 |
| 14 | 67 | 59 |
| 15 | 67 | 59 |
| 16 | 67 | 59 |
| 17 | 67 | 59 |
| 18 | 67 | 59 |
| 19 | 67 | 59 |
| 20 | 66 | 58 |
| 21 | 66 | 58 |
| 22 | 66 | 58 |
| 23 | 66 | 58 |
| 24 | 66 | 58 |
| 25 | 66 | 58 |
| 26 | 66 | 58 |
| 27 | 66 | 58 |
| 28 | 65 | 58 |
| 29 | 65 | 58 |
| 30 | 65 | 58 |
| 31 | 65 | 57 |
How December really feels in Tarpon 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.
Tarpon Springs weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° / 56° | 2.6 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 65° / 58° | 2.3 | 6.1 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 69° / 62° | 2.5 | 6.4 | 11.8 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 74° / 67° | 1.9 | 5.5 | 12.7 | 7.9 |
| May | 80° / 73° | 2.2 | 6.2 | 13.4 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 83° / 78° | 4.9 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 85° / 79° | 5.5 | 18.6 | 13.6 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 85° / 79° | 6.1 | 19.6 | 13 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 84° / 77° | 5.1 | 14.6 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 79° / 72° | 2.2 | 6.9 | 11.3 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 72° / 64° | 1.5 | 4.4 | 10.6 | 7.8 |
| Dec | 67° / 59° | 2.5 | 6.1 | 10.2 | 7.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 34 |
| 2 | 66 | 34 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 62 | 38 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 60 | 40 |
| 13 | 60 | 40 |
| 14 | 59 | 41 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 55 | 45 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Tarpon Springs gets around 2.5 in of rain over 6.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 20% and peaks near 21% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 |
| 6 | 18 |
| 7 | 19 |
| 8 | 19 |
| 9 | 19 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 21 |
| 14 | 21 |
| 15 | 21 |
| 16 | 21 |
| 17 | 21 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 21 |
| 20 | 21 |
| 21 | 21 |
| 22 | 21 |
| 23 | 21 |
| 24 | 21 |
| 25 | 20 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 20 |
| 30 | 19 |
| 31 | 19 |
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 42% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 16% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Humid (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Muggy (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 2 | 36 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 3 | 36 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 4 | 37 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 5 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 6 | 37 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 1 |
| 7 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 8 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 9 | 38 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 | 39 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 1 |
| 12 | 40 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 1 |
| 13 | 40 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 1 |
| 14 | 41 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 1 |
| 15 | 41 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 42 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| 17 | 43 | 18 | 25 | 14 | 1 |
| 18 | 43 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 1 |
| 19 | 44 | 18 | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| 20 | 45 | 18 | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| 21 | 45 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 22 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 23 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 24 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 25 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 26 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 27 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 28 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 29 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 30 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| 31 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 11 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 mph on the calmest days to 11 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | 11 | light breeze |
| 2 | 11 | light breeze |
| 3 | 11 | light breeze |
| 4 | 11 | light breeze |
| 5 | 11 | light breeze |
| 6 | 11 | light breeze |
| 7 | 11 | light breeze |
| 8 | 11 | light breeze |
| 9 | 11 | light breeze |
| 10 | 11 | light breeze |
| 11 | 11 | light breeze |
| 12 | 11 | light breeze |
| 13 | 11 | light breeze |
| 14 | 11 | light breeze |
| 15 | 11 | light breeze |
| 16 | 11 | light breeze |
| 17 | 11 | light breeze |
| 18 | 11 | light breeze |
| 19 | 11 | light breeze |
| 20 | 11 | light breeze |
| 21 | 11 | light breeze |
| 22 | 11 | light breeze |
| 23 | 11 | light breeze |
| 24 | 11 | light breeze |
| 25 | 11 | light breeze |
| 26 | 11 | light breeze |
| 27 | 11 | light breeze |
| 28 | 11 | light breeze |
| 29 | 11 | light breeze |
| 30 | 11 | light breeze |
| 31 | 11 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 18 min at the start of December to 10 h 12 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 7:11 AM to 7:27 AM, and sunset from 5:31 PM to 5:41 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 |
| 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 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.3 | 7:11 | 5:31 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 7:11 | 5:31 |
| 3 | 10.3 | 7:12 | 5:31 |
| 4 | 10.3 | 7:13 | 5:31 |
| 5 | 10.3 | 7:13 | 5:31 |
| 6 | 10.3 | 7:14 | 5:31 |
| 7 | 10.3 | 7:15 | 5:32 |
| 8 | 10.3 | 7:15 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 10.3 | 7:16 | 5:32 |
| 10 | 10.3 | 7:17 | 5:32 |
| 11 | 10.2 | 7:17 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 10.2 | 7:18 | 5:33 |
| 13 | 10.2 | 7:19 | 5:33 |
| 14 | 10.2 | 7:19 | 5:33 |
| 15 | 10.2 | 7:20 | 5:34 |
| 16 | 10.2 | 7:21 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 10.2 | 7:21 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 10.2 | 7:22 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 7:22 | 5:35 |
| 20 | 10.2 | 7:23 | 5:35 |
| 21 | 10.2 | 7:23 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 10.2 | 7:24 | 5:36 |
| 23 | 10.2 | 7:24 | 5:37 |
| 24 | 10.2 | 7:25 | 5:37 |
| 25 | 10.2 | 7:25 | 5:38 |
| 26 | 10.2 | 7:25 | 5:38 |
| 27 | 10.2 | 7:26 | 5:39 |
| 28 | 10.2 | 7:26 | 5:39 |
| 29 | 10.2 | 7:26 | 5:40 |
| 30 | 10.2 | 7:27 | 5:41 |
| 31 | 10.2 | 7:27 | 5:41 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.18 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.18 kWh/m² to a high of 6.63 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 3.18 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 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 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.2 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Tarpon Springs
None of Tarpon 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.
Tarpon Springs sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Tarpon Springs's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Tarpon 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 Tarpon Springs for general sightseeing.
What to pack for Tarpon Springs in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Tarpon Springs sees daytime highs around 67°F and nights near 59°F. Little to plan around — just the basics. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tarpon Springs in December
The nearest coast averages about 67°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 February near 63°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 21 to Dec 11 — about 8.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 64 | 63 | 67 | 73 | 78 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 84 | 80 | 73 | 67 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | Cool |
| Feb | 63 | Cool |
| Mar | 67 | Cool |
| Apr | 73 | Refreshing |
| May | 78 | Warm |
| Jun | 83 | Tropical |
| Jul | 85 | Tropical |
| Aug | 86 | Tropical |
| Sep | 84 | Tropical |
| Oct | 80 | Warm |
| Nov | 73 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 67 | Cool |
UV index in Tarpon Springs in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tarpon Springs peaks around July 12 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (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 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Tarpon 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 Tarpon Springs is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (November, 9 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) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Tarpon Springs?
Tarpon Springs sits at 28.1°N, 82.8°W, 23 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Holiday, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Tarpon Springs
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Tarpon Springs.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Tarpon Springs has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 72 ft around an average of 16 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 157 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 354 ft.
The land around Tarpon Springs is covered by trees (36%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 2 miles, water (46%) and trees (29%) within 10 miles, and water (42%) and trees (35%) 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 Tarpon Springs (28.1461°, -82.7568°, elevation 23 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).