December weather forecastMontezuma, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Montezuma, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.Rainfall
In Montezuma, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Montezuma, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Montezuma, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Montezuma, 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 April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).
Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Montezuma, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Montezuma, 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).
