Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Capitan sees its lowest temperatures during January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Humidity
September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Capitan, New Mexico. The month with the most snowfall in Capitan is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Capitan, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Capitan are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year in Capitan?
What are December temperatures in Capitan?
What are the most humid months in Capitan?
What is the average humidity in December in Capitan?
How much does it rain in Capitan in December?
What is the snowiest month in Capitan?
How many days does it snow in December in Capitan?
What is the month with the shortest days in Capitan?
How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Capitan?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Capitan?
How many hours of sunshine does Capitan have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Capitan?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Capitan?
Average temperature in December
Capitan, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Capitan, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Capitan, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Capitan, NM
- Average humidity in December: 57%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Capitan, 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: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Capitan, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Capitan, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Capitan, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Capitan, 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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