December weather forecast
Jal, NM

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Weather in December

December sees a cooler climate in Jal, with temperatures plunging to their annual.average low of 39°F (3.9°C). With the shortest daylight hours of the year, the wintry feel of December is uncompromising. While the snowfall rate rises to 1.18in, the rainfall rate parallels the lowest of the year. A relatively high relative humidity level makes the cool air feel even colder. Enjoy the beauty of a December day in Jal as it presents a pristine and frosty panorama, painting the perfect scenes for warm indoor celebrations.

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Jal, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Jal, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.3 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Jal, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Jal.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Jal. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jal in December?

In December, in Jal, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Jal?

The months with the highest humidity in Jal, New Mexico, are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December in Jal?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jal, New Mexico, is 50%.

How much does it rain in Jal in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Jal?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Jal?

In Jal, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Jal?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Jal is 10h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Jal?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jal, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Jal?

The months with the least sunshine are February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jal have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Jal is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Jal?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Jal, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Jal?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Jal is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Jal, NM

Average temperature in December - Jal, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Jal, NM

Average pressure in December - Jal, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Jal, NM

Average wind speed in December - Jal, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Jal, NM

Average humidity in December - Jal, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

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Average rainfall in December
Jal, NM

Average rainfall in December - Jal, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Jal, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Jal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Jal, NM

Average snowfall in December - Jal, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Jal, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Jal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jal, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Jal, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Jal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Jal, NM

Average UV index in December - Jal, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Jal, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Jal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Jal, NM

Average visibility in December - Jal, 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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