December weather forecastQuesta, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Questa, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).Temperature
Questa experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). Questa throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
In Questa, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Questa, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Questa, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Questa. In Questa, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.24" (184mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 snowfall days, and 43.15" (1096mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Questa, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 6.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Questa, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Questa, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Questa, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Questa, NM
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).
Average rainfall in December
Questa, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Questa, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Questa, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 7.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Questa, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Questa, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 42min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Questa, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Questa, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Questa, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Questa, NM
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
