December weather forecastCanjilon, NM

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Canjilon, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Canjilon's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's wintry 41°F (5°C) to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a frigid cold 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

In Canjilon, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Canjilon, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 12.95" (329mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 75.04" (1906mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Canjilon, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

In Canjilon, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Canjilon, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In December, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

In Canjilon, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Canjilon, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 12.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Canjilon, NM

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).