December weather forecast
Sofia, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sofia, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In December, in Sofia, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sofia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sofia are January through May, October through December. In Sofia, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sofia, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sofia, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Sofia, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Sofia, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Sofia?

Sofia's December weather, with an average high temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Sofia in December?

In Sofia, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Sofia?

December is the most humid month in Sofia, New Mexico, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sofia?

In Sofia, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sofia?

In Sofia, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sofia in December?

In Sofia, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sofia?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sofia?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sofia?

On the first day of December in Sofia, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sofia have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sofia, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sofia?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Sofia, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Sofia?

In Sofia, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sofia, NM

Average temperature in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sofia, NM

Average pressure in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sofia, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sofia, NM

Average humidity in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sofia, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sofia, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sofia, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sofia, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sofia, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sofia, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sofia, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Sofia, NM

Average visibility in December - Sofia, 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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