December weather forecast
Shiprock, NM

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Weather in December

With an average high temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C), December declares the onset of winter in Shiprock. The decrease in temperature announces the arrival of snow, the city records an average of 2.24" (57mm) of snow. The chilly December wind whistles through the deserted trees, bearing an unmistakable winter note. However, despite the cold conditions and increased cloud cover, the city basks in the yuletide spirit, rounding out the year on a cheerful note.

Temperature

Shiprock's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shiprock, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shiprock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.2 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shiprock is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shiprock are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets 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. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Shiprock in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shiprock?

In December, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in Shiprock in December?

In Shiprock, New Mexico, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shiprock in December?

In Shiprock, New Mexico, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shiprock?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shiprock have in December?

In Shiprock, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shiprock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shiprock, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shiprock have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shiprock is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shiprock?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shiprock?

In Shiprock, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shiprock, NM

Average temperature in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average pressure in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average wind speed in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average humidity in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average rainfall in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average snowfall in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average UV index in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Shiprock, 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
Shiprock, NM

Average visibility in December - Shiprock, 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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