December weather forecast
Garden City, ID

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Weather in December

December encounters the peak of winter in Garden City, similar to January, with low temperatures and significant snowfall. Marked by the shortest daylight hours corresponding to the winter solstice, December also showcases an increase in relative humidity. The city experiences a rainfall of 2.09" (53mm) — the maximum in the year's latter half. Around 6.65" (169mm) of snow is witnessed, making it the month with the second highest snowfall. Climatic variables including average wind speed, cloud cover, and atmospheric pressure move towards winter standards, leading to an atmospheric setup perfect for the holiday season.

Temperature

In Garden City, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Garden City, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Garden City's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), is the coldest in the year.

How cold is it in December?

In Garden City, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garden City, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Garden City. Snow falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Garden City is December, with an average of 5.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, ID

Average pressure in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average pressure in December: 30.22"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden City, ID

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, ID

Average humidity in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, ID

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, ID

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden City, ID

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, ID

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.2 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, ID

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, ID
  • 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: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, ID

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, ID

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, ID

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, ID

Average visibility in December - Garden City, ID
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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