December weather forecastPotato Patch, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Potato Patch, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
In Potato Patch, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity 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
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
