Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Ruidoso Downs are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.Rainfall
In December, in Ruidoso Downs, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ruidoso Downs 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
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Ruidoso Downs, 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 in Ruidoso Downs, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ruidoso Downs. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the coldest in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the average December temperature in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the most humid month in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the average humidity in December in Ruidoso Downs?
How much does it rain in Ruidoso Downs in December?
What is the snowiest month in Ruidoso Downs?
How much does it snow in Ruidoso Downs in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the average length of the day in December in Ruidoso Downs?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Ruidoso Downs?
How long on average sun shines in December in Ruidoso Downs?
When is the lowest UV index in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the UV index reading in December in Ruidoso Downs?
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).
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