December weather forecastPlacitas, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Placitas, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). During December in Placitas, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 61%.Rainfall
In Placitas, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Placitas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Placitas are January through May, October through December. In Placitas, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Placitas is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Placitas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Placitas are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Placitas, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Placitas, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Placitas, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
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
Placitas, NM
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in December
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Placitas, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Placitas, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Placitas, 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 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
Placitas, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Placitas, 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
Placitas, 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 10).
Average visibility in December
Placitas, 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).
