December weather forecast
Cleveland, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cleveland, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). An average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Cleveland, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Cleveland, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cleveland, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cleveland are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cleveland?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cleveland, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cleveland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in Cleveland in December?

In Cleveland, New Mexico, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Cleveland?

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

How much does it snow in Cleveland in December?

In Cleveland, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cleveland?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cleveland have in December?

In Cleveland, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cleveland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cleveland, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cleveland?

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cleveland.

How many hours of sunshine does Cleveland have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cleveland?

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

Average temperature in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average pressure in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average humidity in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cleveland, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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: 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
Cleveland, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average UV index in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NM

Average visibility in December - Cleveland, 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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