December weather forecast
Arenas Valley, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arenas Valley, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Arenas Valley's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Arenas Valley, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arenas Valley, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Arenas Valley. December is the month with the most snowfall in Arenas Valley, New Mexico. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Arenas Valley.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Arenas Valley?

The coldest period in Arenas Valley is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Arenas Valley in December?

In Arenas Valley, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Arenas Valley?

The most humid month in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December in Arenas Valley?

In Arenas Valley, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in Arenas Valley in December?

In December, in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Arenas Valley?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Arenas Valley in December?

In Arenas Valley, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arenas Valley?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arenas Valley, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Arenas Valley have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Arenas Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Arenas Valley?

The months with the least sunshine in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Arenas Valley?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Arenas Valley is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Arenas Valley?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Arenas Valley.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Arenas Valley?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Arenas Valley is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average temperature in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average pressure in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average wind speed in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average humidity in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arenas Valley, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average UV index in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average visibility in December - Arenas Valley, 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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