December weather forecastSands, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sands, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
In Sands, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sands, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. 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
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sands, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
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).
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).
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).
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).
