December weather forecastDora, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dora, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 34°F (1.1°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

Dora's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 53%.

Rainfall

In Dora, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dora, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dora, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dora, New Mexico, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dora is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Dora, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Dora records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low of 34°F (1.1°C).

The high-temperature, in December, in Dora, is 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34°F (1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Dora is 53%.

In Dora, New Mexico, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Dora, New Mexico, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Dora is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Dora, New Mexico, is 9h and 56min.

On the first day of December in Dora, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Dora.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dora, New Mexico, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Dora, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dora, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Dora, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dora, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dora, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Dora, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Dora, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and September (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dora, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dora, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 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
Dora, 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: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dora, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (18.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dora, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dora, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Dora, 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).