December weather forecast
Steins, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Steins, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

December tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In December, in Steins, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Steins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Steins are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Steins.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Steins. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Steins?

December is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the average December temperature in Steins?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Steins, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Steins?

December is the most humid month in Steins, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December in Steins?

The average relative humidity in December in Steins, New Mexico, is 51%.

How much does it rain in Steins in December?

In Steins, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Steins?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Steins in December?

In Steins, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Steins?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Steins.

How many hours of daylight does Steins have in December?

In December, the average day length in Steins is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Steins?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Steins?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Steins, New Mexico.

How many hours of sunshine does Steins have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Steins?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Steins?

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

Average temperature in December - Steins, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Steins, NM

Average pressure in December - Steins, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Steins, NM

Average wind speed in December - Steins, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Steins, NM

Average humidity in December - Steins, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

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Average rainfall in December
Steins, NM

Average rainfall in December - Steins, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
Steins, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Steins, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Steins, NM

Average snowfall in December - Steins, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
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
Steins, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Steins, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steins, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Steins, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Steins, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Steins, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Steins, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Steins, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
Steins, NM

Average visibility in December - Steins, 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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