December weather forecastPetaca, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Petaca, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
Petaca experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). An average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) is expected during December.Humidity
In Petaca, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Petaca, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, October through 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Petaca, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Petaca, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Petaca, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Petaca, NM
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petaca, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Petaca, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Petaca, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Petaca, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Petaca, NM
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
