December weather forecast
El Morro, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Morro, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). El Morro, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in El Morro, New Mexico, is 64%.

Rainfall

In El Morro, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In El Morro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In El Morro, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in El Morro, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in El Morro is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in El Morro are January, February, 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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in El Morro?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in El Morro, New Mexico, are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in El Morro?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in El Morro?

In El Morro, New Mexico, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in El Morro in December?

In El Morro, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in El Morro?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in El Morro?

The average day length in December in El Morro is 9h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in El Morro?

On the first day of December in El Morro, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in El Morro?

The average sunshine duration in December in El Morro is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in El Morro?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in El Morro?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in El Morro is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Morro, NM

Average temperature in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
El Morro, NM

Average pressure in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
El Morro, NM

Average wind speed in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
El Morro, NM

Average humidity in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
El Morro, NM

Average rainfall in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
El Morro, NM

Average rainfall days in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
El Morro, NM

Average snowfall in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
El Morro, NM

Average snowfall days in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Morro, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Morro, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
El Morro, NM

Average sunshine days in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
El Morro, NM

Average UV index in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
El Morro, NM

Average cloud cover in December - El Morro, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
El Morro, NM

Average visibility in December - El Morro, 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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