December weather forecastRayado, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rayado, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 14.5°F (-9.7°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average temperature in Rayado during December nights dips to a freezing cold 14.5°F (-9.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Rayado is 71%.Rainfall
In Rayado, in December, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rayado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Rayado, New Mexico. In Rayado, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.21" (234mm) of snow. In Rayado, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 53.62" (1362mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rayado.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, in Rayado, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rayado, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rayado, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rayado, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Rayado, NM
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Rayado, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Rayado, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rayado, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 9.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rayado, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rayado, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rayado, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rayado, 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
Rayado, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Rayado, 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).
