December weather forecast
Garden City, TX

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garden City, is also a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C) in November to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.9 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures in Garden City vary between a high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

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

In Garden City, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.7 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Garden City, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Garden City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Garden City is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, TX

Average temperature in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Garden City, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garden City, TX

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Garden City, TX

Average humidity in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Garden City, TX

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garden City, TX

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Garden City, TX

Average UV index in December - Garden City, TX
  • 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, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Garden City, TX

Average visibility in December - Garden City, TX
  • 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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