December weather forecastPeralta, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Peralta, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 28°F (-2.2°C) in December.Humidity
In Peralta, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.Rainfall
In Peralta, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Peralta, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88 days and collects up to 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 54min 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 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Peralta, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Peralta, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peralta, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Peralta, NM
- Average humidity in December: 57%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in December
Peralta, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Peralta, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peralta, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peralta, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peralta, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peralta, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Peralta, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Peralta, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Peralta, 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).
