December weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Potato Patch, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Potato Patch is 64%.

Rainfall

In Potato Patch, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Potato Patch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Potato Patch, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Potato Patch, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of December, in Potato Patch, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Potato Patch, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Potato Patch. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Potato Patch?

The high-temperature, in December, in Potato Patch, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Potato Patch?

In Potato Patch, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in Potato Patch in December?

In Potato Patch, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Potato Patch in December?

In Potato Patch, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Potato Patch?

The month with the shortest days in Potato Patch is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Potato Patch have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Potato Patch?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Potato Patch, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Potato Patch?

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Potato Patch, New Mexico.

How many hours of sunshine does Potato Patch have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Potato Patch?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Potato Patch?

In Potato Patch, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average pressure in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in December - Potato Patch, 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).

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