December weather forecast
Ojo Caliente, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ojo Caliente, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout December, Ojo Caliente witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ojo Caliente is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ojo Caliente, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ojo Caliente are January through May, September through December. The months with the most snowfall in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ojo Caliente is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ojo Caliente. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Ojo Caliente?

The high-temperature during December is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ojo Caliente?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Ojo Caliente in December?

In December, in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Ojo Caliente?

The months with the most snowfall in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Ojo Caliente?

In Ojo Caliente, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ojo Caliente?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ojo Caliente?

In December, the average day length in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ojo Caliente?

On the first day of December in Ojo Caliente, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ojo Caliente?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ojo Caliente?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Ojo Caliente?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ojo Caliente?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average temperature in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average wind speed in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average humidity in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average rainfall in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average snowfall in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ojo Caliente, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average UV index in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Ojo Caliente, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Ojo Caliente, NM

Average visibility in December - Ojo Caliente, 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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