December weather forecast
Garden City, CO

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Garden City, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garden City, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a low of 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Garden City during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 1.7 days and typically collects 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garden City, Colorado, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Garden City, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Garden City?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, CO

Average temperature in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden City, CO

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, CO

Average humidity in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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, CO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, CO

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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, CO

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, CO

Average visibility in December - Garden City, CO
  • 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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