Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Santa Fe observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there are 90.3 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Santa Fe is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Santa Fe is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Fe 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
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. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Santa Fe during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Santa Fe?
How much does it rain in Santa Fe in December?
When does it snow the most in Santa Fe?
How much does it snow in Santa Fe in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Fe?
What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Fe?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Fe?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Fe?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Fe have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Fe?
How high is the UV index in December in Santa Fe?
Average temperature in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 5.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, 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: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, 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 June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Santa Fe, 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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