December weather forecast
Bayard, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bayard, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bayard, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Bayard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bayard, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 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.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bayard. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Bayard?

December is the coldest month in Bayard, New Mexico, exhibiting average temperatures of 48.7°F (9.3°C) at the peak and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at the base.

What is the temperature in December in Bayard?

In Bayard, 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). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Bayard?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month in Bayard.

What is the average humidity in December in Bayard?

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in Bayard in December?

In Bayard, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Bayard?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Bayard?

In Bayard, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bayard?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bayard.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bayard?

In December, the average day length in Bayard, New Mexico, is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bayard?

On the first day of December in Bayard, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Bayard?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bayard have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bayard is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bayard?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Bayard?

In Bayard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bayard, NM

Average temperature in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average pressure in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average wind speed in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average humidity in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average rainfall in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average snowfall in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average UV index in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average visibility in December - Bayard, 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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