December weather forecast
Mescalero, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Mescalero, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are the most humid months in Mescalero.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mescalero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mescalero. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Mescalero?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 45.1°F (7.3°C) and as low as 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the temperature in December in Mescalero?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mescalero, New Mexico, are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Mescalero?

The months with the highest humidity in Mescalero are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mescalero?

In Mescalero, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in Mescalero in December?

In December, in Mescalero, New Mexico, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Mescalero?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Mescalero, New Mexico. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Mescalero?

In Mescalero, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mescalero?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mescalero, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Mescalero is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mescalero?

On the first day of December in Mescalero, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mescalero?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Mescalero, New Mexico.

How many hours of sunshine does Mescalero have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mescalero?

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

Average temperature in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mescalero, NM

Average pressure in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mescalero, NM

Average wind speed in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mescalero, NM

Average humidity in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mescalero, NM

Average rainfall in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mescalero, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mescalero, NM

Average snowfall in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mescalero, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 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
Mescalero, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mescalero, 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: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mescalero, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mescalero, NM

Average UV index in December - Mescalero, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mescalero, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Mescalero, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Mescalero, NM

Average visibility in December - Mescalero, 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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