December weather forecastPrewitt, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prewitt, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°F (-5°C) and max 40.3°F (4.6°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Prewitt sees an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In Prewitt, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prewitt, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prewitt, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, in Prewitt, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Prewitt, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Prewitt are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prewitt, 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: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prewitt, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Prewitt, 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
Prewitt, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Prewitt, 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).
