December weather forecastMelrose, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Melrose, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 50°F (10°C).Temperature
December is the month when Melrose experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 50°F (10°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The most humid month in Melrose is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.Rainfall
In Melrose, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Melrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Melrose, New Mexico, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Melrose, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Melrose is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Melrose.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Melrose is 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 radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Melrose, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 50°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Melrose, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Melrose, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Melrose, NM
- Average humidity in December: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).
Average rainfall in December
Melrose, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Melrose, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Melrose, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Melrose, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 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
Melrose, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Melrose, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).
Average UV index in December
Melrose, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Melrose, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Melrose, 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).
