December weather forecastMesquite, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Mesquite, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Mesquite's nighttime temperature in December falls to an average of 37.4°F (3°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Mesquite, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Mesquite. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in December translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average humidity in December: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Mesquite, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Mesquite, 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).
