December weather forecast
Sanostee, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sanostee, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Sanostee, New Mexico, in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). Sanostee's average low-temperature is measured at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Sanostee, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Sanostee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.2 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sanostee, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Sanostee, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 8.15" (207mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sanostee, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Sanostee, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Sanostee, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sanostee. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates 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. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sanostee?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sanostee, is 40.5°F (4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sanostee?

In Sanostee, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.

How much does it rain in Sanostee in December?

In Sanostee, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sanostee?

In Sanostee, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sanostee?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sanostee, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sanostee have in December?

The average day length in December in Sanostee is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sanostee?

On the first day of December in Sanostee, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanostee have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sanostee, New Mexico, is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sanostee?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Sanostee?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sanostee, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sanostee, NM

Average temperature in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sanostee, NM

Average pressure in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sanostee, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sanostee, NM

Average humidity in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sanostee, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sanostee, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sanostee, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sanostee, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sanostee, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sanostee, NM

Average UV index in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
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
Sanostee, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sanostee, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Sanostee, NM

Average visibility in December - Sanostee, 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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