December weather forecastSalem, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Salem, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C).Temperature
Salem's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and lows of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.Rainfall
In Salem, in December, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Salem.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Salem.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Salem, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in December
Salem, 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 (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Salem, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Salem, NM
- Average humidity in December: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in December
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Salem, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Salem, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Salem, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salem, 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 and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Salem, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 26.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Salem, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Salem, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Salem, 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).
