December weather forecast
Fort Bayard, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Fort Bayard, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 48.7°F (9.3°C) and lows at 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Fort Bayard, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Bayard, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Fort Bayard are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fort Bayard?

In Fort Bayard, New Mexico, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the temperature in December in Fort Bayard?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fort Bayard, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort Bayard?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month in Fort Bayard.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Bayard?

In Fort Bayard, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fort Bayard?

In Fort Bayard, New Mexico, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Fort Bayard?

The month with the most snowfall in Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Fort Bayard in December?

In Fort Bayard, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Bayard?

The month with the shortest days in Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Bayard have in December?

In December, the average day length in Fort Bayard is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Bayard?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Fort Bayard?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Bayard?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Bayard?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Bayard are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Fort Bayard?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average temperature in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average pressure in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average humidity in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average UV index in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average visibility in December - Fort Bayard, 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).

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