December weather forecast
Sands, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sands, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

Sands's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sands, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Sands, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sands, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Sands, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Sands?

Sands, New Mexico, experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold is December in Sands?

In Sands, 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Sands?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months in Sands, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in December in Sands?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sands is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sands?

In Sands, New Mexico, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sands?

In Sands, New Mexico, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sands?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sands have in December?

In Sands, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sands?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sands, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sands?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sands, New Mexico, is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sands?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sands?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sands is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sands, NM

Average temperature in December - Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sands, NM

Average pressure in December - Sands, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sands, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sands, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sands, NM

Average humidity in December - Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sands, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sands, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sands, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sands, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sands, NM

Average UV index in December - Sands, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Sands, NM

Average visibility in December - Sands, 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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