December weather forecastEstancia, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Estancia, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Estancia witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 63%.Rainfall
In Estancia, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.3 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Estancia. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Estancia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Estancia.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Estancia, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Estancia, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Estancia, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Estancia, NM
- Average humidity in December: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).
Average rainfall in December
Estancia, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Estancia, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Estancia, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Estancia, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Estancia, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Estancia, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Estancia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Estancia, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Estancia, 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).
