December weather forecastMaxwell, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Maxwell, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).Temperature
In Maxwell, New Mexico, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the peak and 21°F (-6.1°C) at the lowest.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Maxwell is 61%.Rainfall
In Maxwell, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Maxwell, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.8 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Maxwell, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Maxwell, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Maxwell, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maxwell, 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: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Maxwell, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 19
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Maxwell, 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).
