December weather forecastCorrales, NM
December
Weather in December
December discloses a full-fledged winter in Corrales, New Mexico. The snowfall heightens to 2.01" (51mm), double the 1.1" (28mm) in November. Conversely, the rainfall dips sparingly from the previous month. Shorter daylight, longer nights, and drop in temperature make this month a proper herald to the frosty January. The city gets dressed up in charming chilly decors, welcoming the festivities of the year-end.Temperature
In the transition to December, Corrales observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, Corrales sees a mean low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Humidity
In Corrales, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.Rainfall
In Corrales, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Corrales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.6 days and collects up to 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Corrales, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Corrales, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Corrales, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Corrales, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Corrales, NM
- Average humidity in December: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
Corrales, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Corrales, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Corrales, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Corrales, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Corrales, 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: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Corrales, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Corrales, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Corrales, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Corrales, 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).
