December weather forecastAmistad, NM

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Amistad, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.7°F (8.7°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Amistad, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Amistad, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), is the coldest month.

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

In Amistad, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Amistad, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Amistad, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Amistad is 6.8h.

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

In Amistad, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Amistad, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Amistad, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Amistad, 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).