December weather forecastRuyle Place, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruyle Place, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Ruyle Place in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Ruyle Place, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Ruyle Place, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ruyle Place, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ruyle Place, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow. In Ruyle Place, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Ruyle Place, the average high-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruyle Place is 64%.

In Ruyle Place, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruyle Place, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Ruyle Place, 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).