December weather forecastMcDonald, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in McDonald, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.1°F (11.7°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
In the transition to December, McDonald observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in November to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). December brings McDonald a consistent average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In McDonald, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in McDonald is December, when snow falls for 2.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Average temperature in December
McDonald, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in December
McDonald, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
McDonald, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).
Average humidity in December
McDonald, NM
- Average humidity in December: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).
Average rainfall in December
McDonald, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
McDonald, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
McDonald, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
McDonald, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McDonald, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
McDonald, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
Average UV index in December
McDonald, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
McDonald, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
McDonald, 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).





