December weather forecastColumbus, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.3 days and collects up to 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Columbus, New Mexico, are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Columbus, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbus, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus, NM
- Average humidity in December: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbus, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus, NM
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Columbus, 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).
