December weather forecast
Taos Pueblo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taos Pueblo, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

In Taos Pueblo, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 45°F (7.2°C) to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Taos Pueblo, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Taos Pueblo is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Taos Pueblo, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Taos Pueblo are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Taos Pueblo?

During December, Taos Pueblo experiences an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taos Pueblo?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Taos Pueblo in December?

In December, in Taos Pueblo, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Taos Pueblo?

The month with the most snowfall in Taos Pueblo is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Taos Pueblo in December?

In Taos Pueblo, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taos Pueblo?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Taos Pueblo?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Taos Pueblo?

On the first day of December in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Taos Pueblo?

The months with the least sunshine in Taos Pueblo are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Taos Pueblo have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Taos Pueblo is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Taos Pueblo?

The months with the lowest UV index in Taos Pueblo are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Taos Pueblo?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average temperature in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average pressure in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average humidity in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taos Pueblo, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average UV index in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average visibility in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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