December weather forecast
Garden City, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Garden City, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Garden City's nights throughout December are marked by an average low temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C), a minor drop from the day's high.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain in Garden City when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Garden City. In Garden City, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Garden City, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Garden City is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Garden City in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garden City?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month in Garden City?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 9.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Garden City?

In December, in Garden City, Michigan, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Garden City in December?

In Garden City, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garden City?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City.

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Garden City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Garden City, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm EST.

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

In Garden City, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Garden City?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Garden City?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Garden City is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, MI

Average temperature in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, MI

Average pressure in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden City, MI

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, MI

Average humidity in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, MI

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden City, MI

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 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, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, MI

Average UV index in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, MI

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

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

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