Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The beginning of December in Taos marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Taos, New Mexico, generally rests at an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Taos, New Mexico, is 75%.Rainfall
In Taos, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Taos. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Taos in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Taos?
How much does it rain in Taos in December?
When does it snow the most in Taos?
How many days does it snow in December in Taos?
What is the month with the shortest days in Taos?
How many hours of daylight does Taos have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Taos?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Taos?
How long on average sun shines in December in Taos?
When is the lowest UV index in Taos?
What is the UV index reading in December in Taos?
Average temperature in December
Taos, 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).
Average pressure in December
Taos, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Taos, 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).
Average humidity in December
Taos, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Taos, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Taos, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Taos, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Taos, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taos, 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Taos, 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).
Average UV index in December
Taos, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Taos, 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).
Average visibility in December
Taos, 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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