December weather forecastGarden City, MO
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Garden City, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Garden City, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In December, in Garden City, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Garden City are January through May, October through December. In Garden City, Missouri, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Garden City is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Garden City, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Garden City, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Garden City, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Garden City, MO
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Garden City, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Garden City, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Garden City, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Garden City, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
