December weather forecastBuena Vista, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Buena Vista, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
December is the month when Buena Vista experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Buena Vista, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buena Vista, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Buena Vista, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Buena Vista, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Buena Vista, 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).
