December weather forecastCoyote, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Coyote, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Coyote encounters a steady low-temperature average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Coyote, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

In Coyote, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

In Coyote, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Coyote is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

In Coyote, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 45min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

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

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
Coyote, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Coyote, 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 (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Coyote, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Coyote, 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
Coyote, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Coyote, 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).