December weather forecastHachita, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hachita, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.6°F (3.1°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Hachita, New Mexico, records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Hachita, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In December, in Hachita, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hachita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Hachita is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hachita, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Hachita.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Hachita, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December tends to be the coldest month in Hachita, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

The average relative humidity in December in Hachita is 51%.

In Hachita, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

In Hachita, New Mexico, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hachita.

In December, the average day length in Hachita, New Mexico, is 10h and 6min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:19 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Hachita is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Hachita, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hachita, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Hachita, 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).