December weather forecastLos Ojos, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Los Ojos, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Los Ojos experiences a mean low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Los Ojos, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Los Ojos, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated. In Los Ojos, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 75.04" (1906mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Los Ojos, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Los Ojos, 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

In Los Ojos, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Los Ojos, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 12.95" (329mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

In Los Ojos, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Los Ojos are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Los Ojos, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 12.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Los Ojos, NM

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).