December weather forecastDatil, NM
December
Weather in December
December gifts Datil, New Mexico, the charm of a cold winter. Temperatures plunge steadily from November to a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C), making it the chilliest month. A snowfall of 1.46" (37mm) intermittently coats the landscape, creating an enchanting winter scenario. Despite the chilly climate, December's serene atmosphere prevails until the year's end, setting the stage for another weather cycle to start in January.Temperature
Datil's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Datil, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.Rainfall
In Datil, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Datil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Datil, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Datil, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Datil, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Datil, NM
- Average humidity in December: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).
Average rainfall in December
Datil, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Datil, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Datil, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Datil, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Datil, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Datil, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Datil, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Datil, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Datil, 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).
