December weather forecastOrogrande, NM

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Orogrande, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

January and December mark Orogrande's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Orogrande, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Orogrande, there are 93.3 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Orogrande, the coldest period comes during January and December, when the average high-temperature touches 52.9°F (11.6°C).

The high-temperature, in December, in Orogrande, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.5°F (2.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

With an average relative humidity of 51%, December is the most humid month.

In Orogrande, the average relative humidity in December is 51%.

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

In Orogrande, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Orogrande is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Orogrande, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orogrande, 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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Orogrande, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Orogrande, 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).