December weather forecastGarden City, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Garden City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Temperature
A shift in Garden City's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). During December nights, Garden City records an average temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Garden City, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Garden City, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Garden City, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Garden City, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Garden City, IA
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Garden City, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Garden City, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garden City, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Garden City, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Garden City, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
