December weather forecast
Roy, NM

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Roy, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December, with its high-temperature average of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Roy, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Roy, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Roy, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Roy, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Roy is 7.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Roy?

In Roy, the average lowest temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Is it cold in Roy during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Roy, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Roy?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Roy?

In Roy, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How much does it rain in Roy in December?

In Roy, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Roy?

In Roy, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Roy?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Roy have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Roy?

On the first day of December in Roy, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Roy?

In Roy, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Roy?

The months with the lowest UV index in Roy are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Roy?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Roy, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Roy, NM

Average temperature in December - Roy, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Roy, NM

Average pressure in December - Roy, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Roy, NM

Average wind speed in December - Roy, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Roy, NM

Average humidity in December - Roy, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Roy, NM

Average rainfall in December - Roy, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Roy, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Roy, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Roy, NM

Average snowfall in December - Roy, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Roy, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Roy, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Roy, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roy, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Roy, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Roy, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Roy, NM

Average UV index in December - Roy, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Roy, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Roy, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Roy, NM

Average visibility in December - Roy, 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).

[Resources]

Roy, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location