December weather forecastPleasant Hill, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasant Hill, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

Pleasant Hill's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average low temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hill, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pleasant Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.2 days and collects up to 10.94" (278mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pleasant Hill, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:41 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December, recording an average high temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and a low temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C), is Pleasant Hill's coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pleasant Hill during December are 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

In Pleasant Hill, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 55%.

In Pleasant Hill, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Pleasant Hill, New Mexico, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:52 pm MST.

January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Pleasant Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (36%).

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and October (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Hill, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are September and December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Hill, 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).