December weather forecastChimayo, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chimayo, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is recorded in Chimayo during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
In Chimayo, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Chimayo, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).
Average rainfall in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Chimayo, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Chimayo, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Chimayo, 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).
