December weather forecast
Thoreau, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Thoreau, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 23°F (-5°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Thoreau experiences an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Thoreau, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thoreau, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thoreau are January through April, October through December. In Thoreau, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Thoreau, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Thoreau, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Thoreau, New Mexico, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Thoreau are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Thoreau during December?

December temperatures in Thoreau vary between a high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thoreau?

In December, the average relative humidity in Thoreau, New Mexico, is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Thoreau?

In Thoreau, New Mexico, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Thoreau in December?

In Thoreau, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thoreau?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thoreau, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Thoreau have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Thoreau?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thoreau have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Thoreau is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thoreau?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thoreau, New Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in December in Thoreau?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Thoreau is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Thoreau, NM

Average temperature in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thoreau, NM

Average pressure in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Thoreau, NM

Average wind speed in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thoreau, NM

Average humidity in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Thoreau, NM

Average rainfall in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thoreau, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thoreau, NM

Average snowfall in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thoreau, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thoreau, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thoreau, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Thoreau, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Thoreau, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Thoreau, NM

Average visibility in December - Thoreau, 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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