December weather forecast
Fort Stanton, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Fort Stanton's coldest months, January and December, record an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Stanton are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fort Stanton, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Stanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Stanton. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Fort Stanton, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Fort Stanton?

The lowest level of Fort Stanton's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average December temperature in Fort Stanton?

Fort Stanton in December has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Fort Stanton?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Stanton?

In Fort Stanton, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How much does it rain in Fort Stanton in December?

In Fort Stanton, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Fort Stanton?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Stanton?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Stanton, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Stanton?

In Fort Stanton, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Stanton?

On the first day of December in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Stanton?

The month with the least sunshine in Fort Stanton, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fort Stanton is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Stanton?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Fort Stanton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fort Stanton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average temperature in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average pressure in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average humidity in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Stanton, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Stanton, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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 Stanton, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average visibility in December - Fort Stanton, 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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