December weather forecast
Garland, TX

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Weather in December

December in Garland, Texas registers the year's lowest high temperature averaging at 55.2°F (12.9°C). Prime winter conditions are evidenced by the relatively high humidity. Cloud cover percentage is at its peak during December, with clouds appearing 38% of the time. Comparable to November, however, snowfall continues to remain an infrequent phenomenon. As the year concludes, the city envelops into a cooler wrap offering a pleasant atmosphere for winter festivity preparations.

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in November to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). During the month of December, Garland anticipates a mean low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122 rainfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Garland, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Garland, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature, in December, in Garland, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 70%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Garland, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Garland, snow does not fall in March through December.

Does it snow in December?

In Garland, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Garland is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garland have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Garland, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Garland, Texas, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Garland, TX

Average temperature in December - Garland, TX
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Garland, TX

Average pressure in December - Garland, TX
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garland, TX

Average wind speed in December - Garland, TX
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Garland, TX

Average humidity in December - Garland, TX
  • Average humidity in December: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in December
Garland, TX

Average rainfall in December - Garland, TX
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Garland, TX

Average rainfall days in December - Garland, TX
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garland, TX

Average snowfall in December - Garland, TX
  • Average snowfall in December: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Garland, TX

Average snowfall days in December - Garland, TX
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garland, TX

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garland, TX
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garland, TX

Average sunshine days in December - Garland, TX
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Garland, TX

Average UV index in December - Garland, TX
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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

Average cloud cover in December
Garland, TX

Average cloud cover in December - Garland, TX
  • Average cloud cover in December: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Garland, TX

Average visibility in December - Garland, 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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