December weather forecast
Luis Lopez, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Luis Lopez, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Luis Lopez sees an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Luis Lopez, New Mexico, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Luis Lopez, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Luis Lopez. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Luis Lopez, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
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, sunrise is at 7:12 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Luis Lopez?

During December, Luis Lopez experiences an average high-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Luis Lopez?

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How many days does it rain in December in Luis Lopez?

In Luis Lopez, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Luis Lopez?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Luis Lopez. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Luis Lopez?

In Luis Lopez, New Mexico, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Luis Lopez?

The month with the shortest days in Luis Lopez is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Luis Lopez?

In Luis Lopez, the average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Luis Lopez?

On the first day of December in Luis Lopez, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Luis Lopez?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Luis Lopez have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Luis Lopez?

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Luis Lopez.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Luis Lopez?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Luis Lopez, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average temperature in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average pressure in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average wind speed in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average humidity in December - Luis Lopez, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average rainfall in December - Luis Lopez, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average snowfall in December - Luis Lopez, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Luis Lopez, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average UV index in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Luis Lopez, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Luis Lopez, NM

Average visibility in December - Luis Lopez, 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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