December weather forecastCapitan, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Capitan, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
January and December mark Capitan's lowest temperatures, averaging a 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 Capitan, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Capitan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Capitan are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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 54min
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).
