December weather forecastEldorado at Santa Fe, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature goes from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). December in Eldorado at Santa Fe generally records an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.Rainfall
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico. December is the month with the most snowfall in Eldorado at Santa Fe. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December in Eldorado at Santa Fe, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in December: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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).
