December weather forecastCordova, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cordova, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.4°F (-7°C) and max 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Cordova records an average nighttime low of 19.4°F (-7°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Cordova, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cordova, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Cordova, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cordova, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Cordova, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Cordova are January and December, with an average of 7h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Cordova during December is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Cordova, New Mexico, is 65%.

In Cordova, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Cordova. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

In December, in Cordova, New Mexico, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cordova, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

The months with the least sunshine in Cordova, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Cordova, New Mexico, is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Cordova are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

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