December weather forecast
Paguate, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Paguate, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In Paguate, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Paguate, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Paguate, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Paguate, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Paguate, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Paguate, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Paguate?

In Paguate, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Paguate?

In December, the average relative humidity in Paguate, New Mexico, is 64%.

How much does it rain in Paguate in December?

In Paguate, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Paguate in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paguate?

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

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

The average day length in December in Paguate is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Paguate?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paguate, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paguate have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Paguate, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Paguate?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Paguate?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Paguate is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paguate, NM

Average temperature in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Paguate, NM

Average pressure in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Paguate, NM

Average wind speed in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Paguate, NM

Average humidity in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Paguate, NM

Average rainfall in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Paguate, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Paguate, NM

Average snowfall in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Paguate, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Paguate, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paguate, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Paguate, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Paguate, NM

Average UV index in December - Paguate, 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
Paguate, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Paguate, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Paguate, NM

Average visibility in December - Paguate, 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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