December weather forecast
Montezuma, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Montezuma, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

December, marked by an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Montezuma, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Montezuma, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. In Montezuma, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Montezuma, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Montezuma, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Montezuma, 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, New Mexico, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montezuma. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Montezuma?

Montezuma's coldest weather arrives in December, when temperatures average a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Montezuma?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Montezuma?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Montezuma in December?

In Montezuma, New Mexico, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montezuma?

The month with the shortest days in Montezuma, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

In Montezuma, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Montezuma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Montezuma, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Montezuma?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Montezuma?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Montezuma?

In Montezuma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average pressure in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average humidity in December
Montezuma, NM

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montezuma, NM

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Montezuma, NM

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montezuma, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montezuma, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average UV index in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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Average visibility in December
Montezuma, NM

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).

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