December weather forecast
Chamisal, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Chamisal, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Chamisal falls to an average of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Chamisal are January through May, September through December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Chamisal, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Chamisal is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chamisal?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chamisal, New Mexico, during December are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Chamisal?

The average relative humidity in December in Chamisal, New Mexico, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Chamisal in December?

In Chamisal, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Chamisal?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Chamisal in December?

In Chamisal, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chamisal?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chamisal.

How many hours of daylight does Chamisal have in December?

The average day length in December in Chamisal is 9h and 45min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chamisal?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chamisal?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chamisal?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chamisal is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chamisal?

The months with the lowest UV index in Chamisal, New Mexico, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Chamisal?

In Chamisal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chamisal, NM

Average temperature in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Chamisal, NM

Average pressure in December - Chamisal, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Chamisal, NM

Average wind speed in December - Chamisal, 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 August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Chamisal, NM

Average humidity in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Chamisal, NM

Average rainfall in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Chamisal, NM

Average snowfall in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chamisal, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Chamisal, NM

Average UV index in December - Chamisal, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Chamisal, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Chamisal, NM

Average visibility in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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