Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
In Farmington, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In Farmington, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Farmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.9 days and collects up to 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Farmington, in December, during 6.4 snowfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Farmington during December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Farmington?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Farmington, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Farmington, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Farmington, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Farmington, NM
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in December
Farmington, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Farmington, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Farmington, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Farmington, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Farmington, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 4min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Farmington, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Farmington, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Farmington, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Farmington, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).