December weather forecast
Garden City, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Garden City, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Garden City experiences a consistent average temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Garden City. In Garden City, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Garden City, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Garden City, Minnesota, is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Garden City. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Garden City in December?

In Garden City, 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garden City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Garden City, Minnesota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Garden City in December?

In Garden City, Minnesota, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Garden City in December?

In December, in Garden City, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garden City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in December?

In Garden City, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garden City?

On the first day of December in Garden City, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Garden City, Minnesota, is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Garden City?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Garden City, Minnesota.

How high is the UV index in December in Garden City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Garden City, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, MN

Average temperature in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Garden City, MN

Average pressure in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Garden City, MN

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Garden City, MN

Average humidity in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garden City, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Garden City, MN

Average UV index in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Garden City, MN

Average visibility in December - Garden City, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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