December weather forecast
McCartys, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in McCartys, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). December nights in McCartys experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In McCartys, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In McCartys, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In McCartys, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in McCartys, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

In McCartys, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McCartys in December?

In McCartys, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McCartys?

In McCartys, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in McCartys?

In McCartys, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in McCartys in December?

In McCartys, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McCartys?

The month with the shortest days in McCartys is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in McCartys?

In December, the average day length in McCartys is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in McCartys?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in McCartys?

In McCartys, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in McCartys?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in McCartys, New Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in December in McCartys?

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

Average temperature in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
McCartys, NM

Average pressure in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
McCartys, NM

Average wind speed in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
McCartys, NM

Average humidity in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
McCartys, NM

Average rainfall in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
McCartys, NM

Average rainfall days in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
McCartys, NM

Average snowfall in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
McCartys, NM

Average snowfall days in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McCartys, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
McCartys, NM

Average sunshine days in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
McCartys, NM

Average UV index in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
McCartys, NM

Average cloud cover in December - McCartys, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
McCartys, NM

Average visibility in December - McCartys, 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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