December weather forecast
Garfield, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Garfield, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

January and December are identified as the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Garfield, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Garfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.8 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garfield, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Lowest temperatures are observed in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month in Garfield is December, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Garfield, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Garfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Garfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garfield, KS

Average temperature in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, KS

Average pressure in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garfield, KS

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, KS

Average humidity in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield, KS

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, KS

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 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
Garfield, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, KS

Average UV index in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Garfield, KS

Average visibility in December - Garfield, 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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