December weather forecastEl Prado, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in El Prado, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).Temperature
December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). El Prado's temperature lowers to a mean of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in El Prado, New Mexico, is 75%.Rainfall
In El Prado, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In El Prado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in El Prado are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in El Prado is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in El Prado.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in El Prado. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
El Prado, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in December
El Prado, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
El Prado, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
El Prado, NM
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
El Prado, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
El Prado, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
El Prado, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
El Prado, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Prado, 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: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
El Prado, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
El Prado, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
El Prado, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
El Prado, NM
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
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 (5mi).
