December weather forecast
Vado, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Vado, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, December is the most humid month in Vado.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.9 days and collects up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Vado, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Vado.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Vado?

Temperature records in Vado, New Mexico, mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 54.5°F (12.5°C) and lows at 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What are December temperatures in Vado?

In December, in Vado, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Vado?

The most humid month in Vado, New Mexico, is December, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

What is the average humidity in December in Vado?

The average relative humidity in December in Vado, New Mexico, is 49%.

How many days does it rain in December in Vado?

In Vado, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Vado?

The months with the most snowfall in Vado are February and December, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Vado?

In December, in Vado, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vado?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Vado, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in December in Vado?

In December, the average day length in Vado, New Mexico, is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Vado?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Vado?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Vado.

How many hours of sunshine does Vado have in December?

In Vado, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Vado?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Vado?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Vado is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Vado, NM

Average temperature in December - Vado, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°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 (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Vado, NM

Average pressure in December - Vado, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vado, NM

Average wind speed in December - Vado, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Vado, NM

Average humidity in December - Vado, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Vado, NM

Average rainfall in December - Vado, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Vado, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Vado, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vado, NM

Average snowfall in December - Vado, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vado, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Vado, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 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
Vado, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vado, NM
  • 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vado, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Vado, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Vado, NM

Average UV index in December - Vado, NM
  • 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Vado, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Vado, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Vado, NM

Average visibility in December - Vado, NM
  • 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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