December weather forecastCarson, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Carson, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). During the nights in December, Carson observes an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Carson is 75%.Rainfall
In Carson, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Carson, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Carson are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Carson, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Carson, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Carson, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Carson, NM
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Carson, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Carson, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carson, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carson, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carson, 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: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carson, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Carson, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Carson, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Carson, NM
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
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 (5mi).
