December weather forecastPeña Blanca, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Peña Blanca, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of December, Peña Blanca experiences an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 63%.Rainfall
In Peña Blanca, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average humidity in December: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Peña Blanca, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Peña Blanca, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Peña Blanca, 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).
