December weather forecast
Garden City, KS

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Weather in December

December in Garden City marks the height of winter, with significant reductions in both temperature and daylight hours. Snowfall increases to reach a maximum of 1.54" (39mm), adding white flurries to the Kansas topography. Despite the shorter days marked with reduced sunlight, the weather upholds the clarity of vision over extended areas. The month incorporates an aura of winter chill with low temperatures, encouraging indoor warmth. This last month displays an enchanting portrait of Garden City washed in the silent serenity of cold and snow.

Temperature

In Garden City, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Garden City, there are 86.3 rainfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Garden City, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Garden City?

In Garden City, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and a low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

How cold is December?

In December, in Garden City, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in December is 60%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garden City, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Garden City?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:34 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, KS

Average pressure in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden City, KS

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, KS

Average humidity in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (48%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, KS

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden City, KS

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, KS

Average UV index in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, KS

Average visibility in December - Garden City, KS
  • 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).

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