Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Nighttime temperature in Garden City experiences an average drop to a frigid cold 12.4°F (-10.9°C) in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Garden City, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:59 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Garden City are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days in Garden City?
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When are sunrise and sunset in December in Garden City?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index in Garden City?
What is the UV index reading in December in Garden City?
Average temperature in December
Garden City, SD
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Garden City, SD
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Garden City, SD
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Garden City, SD
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall in December: 3.74"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garden City, SD
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Garden City, SD
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Garden City, SD
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Garden City, SD
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Garden City, SD
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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