December weather forecast
Mesita, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Mesita, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

January and December are identified as the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 58%.

Rainfall

In Mesita, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mesita, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mesita 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Mesita?

January and December, when the average high-temperature in Mesita, New Mexico, reaches 43.9°F (6.6°C), are the coldest months.

How cold is December in Mesita?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Mesita, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mesita?

In Mesita, the average relative humidity in December is 58%.

How much does it rain in Mesita in December?

In Mesita, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mesita?

In Mesita, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mesita?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Mesita, New Mexico.

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

The average day length in December in Mesita is 9h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mesita?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mesita, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Mesita?

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mesita, New Mexico.

How many hours of sunshine does Mesita have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mesita, New Mexico, is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mesita?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mesita?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mesita, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mesita, NM

Average temperature in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mesita, NM

Average pressure in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mesita, NM

Average wind speed in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mesita, NM

Average humidity in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mesita, NM

Average rainfall in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and June (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mesita, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mesita, NM

Average snowfall in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mesita, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5 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
Mesita, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mesita, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mesita, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mesita, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mesita, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Mesita, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Mesita, NM

Average visibility in December - Mesita, 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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