December weather forecastPonderosa, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Ponderosa, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Ponderosa experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during December nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Ponderosa, New Mexico, is 60%.Rainfall
In Ponderosa, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Ponderosa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Ponderosa. In Ponderosa, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ponderosa, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Ponderosa 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 in Ponderosa. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ponderosa, 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
Ponderosa, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average humidity in December: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4 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
Ponderosa, 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
Ponderosa, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Ponderosa, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ponderosa, 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
Ponderosa, 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).
