December weather forecastSheep Springs, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sheep Springs, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.Rainfall
In Sheep Springs, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Sheep Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sheep Springs. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Sheep Springs is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Sheep Springs, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Sheep Springs are January and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sheep Springs. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 6.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 24min
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: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheep Springs, 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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
