December weather forecast
Tres Ritos, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tres Ritos, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Tres Ritos's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). In the month of December, Tres Ritos records a consistent average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In Tres Ritos, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Tres Ritos, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Tres Ritos are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tres Ritos.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Tres Ritos, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Tres Ritos, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tres Ritos 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tres Ritos?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tres Ritos, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tres Ritos?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tres Ritos?

In Tres Ritos, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Tres Ritos?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Tres Ritos?

In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tres Ritos?

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

How many hours of daylight does Tres Ritos have in December?

In December, the average day length in Tres Ritos, New Mexico, is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tres Ritos?

On the first day of December in Tres Ritos, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tres Ritos?

The month with the least sunshine in Tres Ritos is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tres Ritos?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Tres Ritos is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tres Ritos?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tres Ritos?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tres Ritos, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average temperature in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average pressure in December - Tres Ritos, 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
Tres Ritos, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average humidity in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 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
Tres Ritos, NM

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average UV index in December - Tres Ritos, 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
Tres Ritos, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average visibility in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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