December weather forecast
Alamogordo, NM

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High rocks and cliffs on the slopes of a high hill overlooking the gorgeous Alamogordo Mountain ranges in New Mexico
High rocks and cliffs on the slopes of a high hill overlooking the gorgeous Alamogordo Mountain ranges in New Mexico

Weather in December

December in Alamogordo, New Mexico brings with it the characteristic chill of the winter season. Indeed, this month witnesses a significant drop in temperature, with the daily highs settling at 50.9°F (10.5°C). The city experiences a return of snowfall, though it remains a modest 0.51" (13mm), setting the stage for a white Christmas. As the year comes to a close, Alamogordo residents brace themselves for the ongoing winter season and the cold temperatures it offers into the new year.

Temperature

Alamogordo in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in November to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Alamogordo, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Alamogordo is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Alamogordo, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alamogordo, there are 60.2 rainfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Alamogordo. In Alamogordo, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Alamogordo, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.8 days and aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Alamogordo.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Alamogordo?

During December, Alamogordo experiences an average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month in Alamogordo?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December in Alamogordo?

In Alamogordo, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

How many days does it rain in December in Alamogordo?

In December, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Alamogordo in December?

In Alamogordo, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alamogordo?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Alamogordo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alamogordo, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alamogordo?

The month with the least sunshine in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Alamogordo?

In Alamogordo, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.

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

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Alamogordo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average temperature in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average pressure in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average humidity in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alamogordo, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Alamogordo, NM

Average visibility in December - Alamogordo, 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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