December weather forecastSandia Park, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sandia Park, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Sandia Park witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 61%.Rainfall
In Sandia Park, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandia Park, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sandia Park, there are 19 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average humidity in December: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sandia Park, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Sandia Park, 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).
