December weather forecastArabela, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Arabela, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
The lowest level of Arabela's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.Rainfall
In Arabela, New Mexico, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arabela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. 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
Average temperature in December
Arabela, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Arabela, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arabela, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Arabela, NM
- Average humidity in December: 57%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Arabela, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Arabela, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arabela, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arabela, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arabela, 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: 6h and 54min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arabela, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Arabela, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Arabela, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Arabela, 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).





