December weather forecastContinental Divide, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Continental Divide, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Continental Divide is 66%.Rainfall
In Continental Divide, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Continental Divide, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Continental Divide, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Continental Divide, 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).
