December weather forecast
Garden City, LA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garden City, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in November to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). An average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 0.3 snowfall days.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Garden City, records 63°F (17.2°C), while the low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garden City, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Garden City, the average day length in December is 10h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Garden City, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, LA

Average temperature in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average high temperature in December: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, LA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, LA

Average humidity in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, LA

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, LA

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, LA

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, LA

Average UV index in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, LA

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, LA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, LA

Average visibility in December - Garden City, LA
  • 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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