December weather forecastCañones, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Cañones, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Temperature
Cañones in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Cañones experiences an average nighttime temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 66%.Rainfall
In Cañones, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cañones, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Cañones is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Cañones is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Cañones is 7.1h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Average temperature in December
Cañones, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Cañones, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cañones, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Cañones, NM
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in December
Cañones, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Cañones, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cañones, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cañones, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cañones, 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: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cañones, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Cañones, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Cañones, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Cañones, 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).
