December weather forecast
Navajo Dam, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Navajo Dam, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). December in Navajo Dam witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Navajo Dam. In Navajo Dam, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow. In Navajo Dam, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.6 days and aggregates up to 17.28" (439mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Navajo Dam, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Navajo Dam are January, February, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Navajo Dam?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Navajo Dam, is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Navajo Dam?

In December, the average relative humidity in Navajo Dam, New Mexico, is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Navajo Dam?

In Navajo Dam, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Navajo Dam?

In Navajo Dam, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Navajo Dam?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Navajo Dam, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in December in Navajo Dam?

In Navajo Dam, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Navajo Dam?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Navajo Dam, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Navajo Dam?

In Navajo Dam, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Navajo Dam?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Navajo Dam?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Navajo Dam is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average temperature in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average pressure in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average wind speed in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average humidity in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

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Average rainfall in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average rainfall in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average snowfall in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average UV index in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Navajo Dam, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average visibility in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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