December weather forecastAspen Mountain, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Aspen Mountain, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Aspen Mountain's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In Aspen Mountain, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Aspen Mountain 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, in Aspen Mountain, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Aspen Mountain. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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
Aspen Mountain, 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).
