December weather forecastFolsom, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Folsom, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
With average high temperatures of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and lows of 23.2°F (-4.9°C), December is the coldest month.Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the most humid months in Folsom.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Folsom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.5 days and collects up to 10.43" (265mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Folsom, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Folsom, New Mexico, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:49 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Folsom, the average sunshine in December is 7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Folsom are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Folsom, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°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 (23.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Folsom, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Folsom, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Folsom, NM
- Average humidity in December: 59%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).
Average rainfall in December
Folsom, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Folsom, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Folsom, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Folsom, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Folsom, 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: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Folsom, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Folsom, 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
Folsom, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Folsom, 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).
