December weather forecast
Hernandez, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hernandez, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Hernandez, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Hernandez. Snow falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hernandez, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Hernandez is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hernandez. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hernandez?

December temperatures in Hernandez, New Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hernandez?

The average relative humidity in December in Hernandez is 66%.

How much does it rain in Hernandez in December?

In Hernandez, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Hernandez?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Hernandez in December?

In December, in Hernandez, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hernandez?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hernandez.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hernandez?

In Hernandez, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hernandez?

On the first day of December in Hernandez, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hernandez?

In Hernandez, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hernandez?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hernandez?

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

Average temperature in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hernandez, NM

Average pressure in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hernandez, NM

Average wind speed in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hernandez, NM

Average humidity in December - Hernandez, 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 (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hernandez, NM

Average rainfall in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hernandez, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hernandez, NM

Average snowfall in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hernandez, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Hernandez, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hernandez, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hernandez, NM

Average UV index in December - Hernandez, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hernandez, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Hernandez, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Hernandez, NM

Average visibility in December - Hernandez, 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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