December weather forecastFort Wingate, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Temperature
Fort Wingate's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Fort Wingate's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 66%.Rainfall
In Fort Wingate, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Wingate, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.2 days and collects up to 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Wingate, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Fort Wingate, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Wingate, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Wingate, 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
Fort Wingate, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Fort Wingate, 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).
