December weather forecastArtesia, NM
December
Weather in December
December in Artesia marks the onset of winter, with an average high temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C), the lowest for the year. The cool weather, coupled with meager rainfall, makes for a cold and dry climatic condition. The arrival of winter is further underscored by the shortest daylight hours and the longest nights. The overall decrease in sunshine hours along with an increase in relative humidity renders a cold feel to the days. December’s climate is characteristic of a winter wonderland with its frigid temperatures and occasional flurries.Temperature
In Artesia, New Mexico, December is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and a low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 48%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Artesia, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Artesia, there are 77 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Artesia, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in Artesia, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Artesia, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Artesia, 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 (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Artesia, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Artesia, NM
- Average humidity in December: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).
Average rainfall in December
Artesia, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Artesia, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Artesia, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Artesia, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Artesia, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Artesia, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 25 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Artesia, NM
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Artesia, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Artesia, 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).
