December weather forecast
Orogrande, NM

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

January and December are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Orogrande, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Orogrande, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orogrande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

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 December, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Orogrande, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Orogrande?

The coldest period in Orogrande, New Mexico, with an average high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C), falls in January and December.

What is the usual temperature for Orogrande in December?

The high-temperature in Orogrande, New Mexico, during December is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Orogrande?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Orogrande?

The average relative humidity in December in Orogrande, New Mexico, is 51%.

How many days does it rain in December in Orogrande?

In Orogrande, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Orogrande?

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

How much does it snow in Orogrande in December?

In Orogrande, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orogrande?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Orogrande have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orogrande?

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, in Orogrande, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orogrande?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Orogrande?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orogrande is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Orogrande?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Orogrande?

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

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).

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Average pressure in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average humidity in December
Orogrande, NM

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orogrande, NM

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Orogrande, NM

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orogrande, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average UV index in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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Average visibility in December
Orogrande, NM

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).

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