December weather forecast
Abiquiu, NM

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Abiquiu, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Abiquiu in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Abiquiu, an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Abiquiu is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, in Abiquiu, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Abiquiu, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Abiquiu. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Abiquiu is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Abiquiu. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Abiquiu in December?

In December, in Abiquiu, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Abiquiu?

The average relative humidity in December in Abiquiu, New Mexico, is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Abiquiu?

In Abiquiu, New Mexico, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Abiquiu?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Snow falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Abiquiu?

In Abiquiu, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Abiquiu?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Abiquiu have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Abiquiu?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Abiquiu?

The average sunshine duration in December in Abiquiu is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Abiquiu?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Abiquiu?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average temperature in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average pressure in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average wind speed in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average humidity in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average rainfall in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average snowfall in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average UV index in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average visibility in December - Abiquiu, 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).

[Resources]

Abiquiu, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location