Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Las Cruces observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). December nights in Las Cruces, New Mexico, are marked by an average temperature drop to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month in Las Cruces, with an average relative humidity of 50%.Rainfall
In Las Cruces, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The month with the most snowfall in Las Cruces 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Las Cruces.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Las Cruces in December?
What is the most humid month in Las Cruces?
What is the average humidity in December in Las Cruces?
How many days does it rain in December in Las Cruces?
What is the snowiest month in Las Cruces?
How many days does it snow in December in Las Cruces?
What is the month with the shortest days in Las Cruces?
What is the average length of the day in December in Las Cruces?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Las Cruces?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Las Cruces?
How many hours of sunshine does Las Cruces have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Las Cruces?
How high is the UV index in December in Las Cruces?
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 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 1min
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).
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