December weather forecast
Dulce, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dulce, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Temperature

Dulce's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from an icy 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In Dulce, an average temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dulce, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dulce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Dulce, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 12.95" (329mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 75.04" (1906mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dulce, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dulce is 5.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dulce?

In December, in Dulce, the average high-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dulce?

The average relative humidity in December in Dulce, New Mexico, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dulce?

In Dulce, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dulce?

In Dulce, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 12.95" (329mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dulce?

December has the shortest days of the year in Dulce, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Dulce is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dulce?

On the first day of December in Dulce, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dulce have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Dulce is 5.8h.

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

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Dulce?

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

Average temperature in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dulce, NM

Average pressure in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dulce, NM

Average wind speed in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dulce, NM

Average humidity in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dulce, NM

Average rainfall in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dulce, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dulce, NM

Average snowfall in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dulce, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dulce, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dulce, NM

Average UV index in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dulce, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Dulce, NM

Average visibility in December - Dulce, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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