December weather forecastRadium Springs, NM

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Radium Springs, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 37°F (2.8°C) and max 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

Radium Springs experiences its lowest average temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a minimum of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In December, in Radium Springs, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Radium Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Radium Springs is December, when snow falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Radium Springs, New Mexico, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Radium Springs is December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Radium Springs, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Radium Springs's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low temperature of 37°F (2.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

In December, in Radium Springs, the average high-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

The most humid month in Radium Springs, New Mexico, is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

The average relative humidity in December in Radium Springs is 50%.

In December, in Radium Springs, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Radium Springs, New Mexico. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

In December, in Radium Springs, New Mexico, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Radium Springs.

In December, the average day length in Radium Springs, New Mexico, is 10h and 4min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

December has the least sunshine of the year in Radium Springs, New Mexico, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Radium Springs is 7.2h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Radium Springs, New Mexico, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Radium Springs, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Radium Springs, 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).