December weather forecastSunland Park, NM
December
Weather in December
The weather in December in Sunland Park, New Mexico, sends off the year with chilling high temperatures of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and relative humidity of 48%. Compared to November, December sees a further dip in temperatures, indicating the fully-fledged arrival of winter. The dawn of winter results in cold and shorter days and somewhat increased cloud cover. The moderate wind speed adds to the chilling conditions typical in December. As the year progresses towards its end, the city prepares itself to welcome the New Year with festivities under a chilly winter sky.Temperature
December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 48%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sunland Park, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.4 days and collects up to 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Sunland Park, 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 (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average humidity in December: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).
Average rainfall in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
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 6min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 26.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Sunland Park, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in December
Sunland Park, 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).
