PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 925 AM EST THU JAN 5 2012 ...December had above normal temperatures and rainfall in Tallahassee... The average monthly temperature for December recorded at the Tallahassee Regional Airport was 57.0 degrees, or 3.8 degrees above normal. The highest temperature recorded during the month was 78 degrees on the 5th and 22nd. The lowest temperature was 27 degrees on the 1st. There were no temperature records tied or broken during the month. Five freezes were recorded at the Tallahassee Airport which was 3 below normal. Rainfall at the Tallahassee Regional Airport for December measured 4.40 inches, or 0.50 inches above normal. There were 7 days with measurable rainfall during the month, or 1 below normal. The greatest amount in a 24-hour period was 2.15 inches on the 12th. There were 2 days with thunder reported at the airport which was normal. The peak wind gust was 33 mph from the west on the 7th. The outlook for January from the Climate Prediction Center calls for equal chances of experiencing above, normal or below normal temperatures and an enhanced chance of experiencing below normal precipitation. The average monthly temperature for January is 51.2 degrees with normal monthly rainfall of 4.34 inches. $$ Barry