December weather forecastChacon, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chacon, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).Temperature
December brings a drop in Chacon's average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). Chacon's temperature lowers to a mean of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
In Chacon, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
In December, in Chacon, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chacon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Chacon, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chacon, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 53.62" (1362mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Chacon, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Chacon.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chacon, New Mexico. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chacon, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Chacon, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chacon, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Chacon, NM
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Chacon, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Chacon, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chacon, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 9.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chacon, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chacon, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chacon, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Chacon, 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
Chacon, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Chacon, 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).
