December weather forecastApache Creek, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Apache Creek, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). The temperature dips to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Apache Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Apache Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Apache Creek is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).
Average rainfall in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 7.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).
Average UV index in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Apache Creek, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Apache Creek, 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).
