December weather forecastRuidoso Downs, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
In Ruidoso Downs, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).Humidity
September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are the most humid months in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.Rainfall
In Ruidoso Downs, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Ruidoso Downs, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average humidity in December: 56%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Ruidoso Downs, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in December
Ruidoso Downs, 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).
