December weather forecastTaos, NM
December
Weather in December
December marks the official introduction of winter in Taos, New Mexico. The mercury levels drop significantly, reflecting the true nature of winter temperatures. December boasts the deepest snowfall of 5.63" (143mm), aligning with the festive season of holidays. The month embraces its dedicated winter attire, bringing forth holiday cheer accompanied by nature's chill. The year concludes in a white spectacle, providing a picturesque backdrop to farewell the current year and welcome the new.Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). During the month of December, Taos experiences a steady low-temperature average of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).Humidity
In Taos, the average relative humidity in December 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
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. 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 December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 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 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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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 42min
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 30min
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).
