December weather forecastGlorieta, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Glorieta, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). December brings Glorieta a consistent average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Glorieta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Glorieta. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 5.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glorieta, 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: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Glorieta, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Glorieta, 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
Glorieta, 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 June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Glorieta, 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).
