December weather forecast
Corrales, NM

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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

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Corrales, New Mexico, falls to an average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Corrales is 59%.

Rainfall

In Corrales, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Corrales, there are 80.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Corrales, New Mexico, are January through April, October through December. In Corrales, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. In Corrales, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of 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, 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

The months with the least sunshine in Corrales are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Corrales are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Corrales in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Corrales, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Corrales?

In Corrales, the average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How much does it rain in Corrales in December?

In Corrales, New Mexico, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Corrales in December?

In Corrales, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Corrales?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Corrales?

The average day length in December in Corrales, New Mexico, is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Corrales?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Corrales, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Corrales?

The months with the least sunshine in Corrales are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Corrales?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Corrales, New Mexico, is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Corrales?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Corrales?

In Corrales, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average pressure in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average humidity in December
Corrales, NM

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Corrales, NM

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Corrales, NM

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Corrales, NM

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

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average UV index in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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Average visibility in December
Corrales, NM

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).

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