December weather forecastBent, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Bent, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).Temperature
December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 52%.Rainfall
In Bent, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.5 days and collects up to 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. In Bent, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Bent, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.9 days and aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Bent, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).
Average pressure in December
Bent, 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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bent, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Bent, NM
- Average humidity in December: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).
Average rainfall in December
Bent, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Bent, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bent, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bent, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bent, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bent, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Bent, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Bent, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Bent, 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).
