December weather forecastLas Cruces, NM
December
Weather in December
December in Las Cruces marks the peak of the winter season. Cooler temperatures dominate the weather, seamlessly blending from 37.4°F (3°C) to a milder 53.8°F (12.1°C). This period is noted for the least amount of rainfall and the advent of minimal snowfall. Despite it being winter, December carries the wow factor with its serene weather, crystalline skies, and mesmerising snow-hinted desert landscapes.Temperature
As Las Cruces enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) of November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). The nights of December in Las Cruces anticipate an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.Rainfall
In Las Cruces, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Las Cruces, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.4 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average humidity in December: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Las Cruces, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Las Cruces, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Las Cruces, 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).
