December weather forecastLemitar, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lemitar, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in November to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 53%.Rainfall
In Lemitar, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lemitar, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lemitar are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lemitar, New Mexico.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, in Lemitar, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 48°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average humidity in December: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).
Average rainfall in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 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
Lemitar, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- 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
Lemitar, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Lemitar, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
Lemitar, 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).
