December weather forecast
Santa Clara, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively, December is Santa Clara's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month in Santa Clara.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara, New Mexico. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. 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

What is the coldest month in Santa Clara?

December is the coldest month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the temperature in December in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara in December has an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Santa Clara?

December is the most humid month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Clara?

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in Santa Clara in December?

In Santa Clara, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Santa Clara?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Santa Clara in December?

In Santa Clara, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Clara?

December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Clara, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Clara?

In December, the average day length in Santa Clara is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santa Clara?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Santa Clara?

The months with the least sunshine in Santa Clara, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Clara, New Mexico, is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Santa Clara?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average wind speed in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 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
Santa Clara, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Clara, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average UV index in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara, 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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