December weather forecast
University Park, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in University Park, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). University Park records an average nighttime low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The most humid month in University Park, New Mexico, is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In December, in University Park, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In University Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.4 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in University Park.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in University Park. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in University Park?

An average high-temperature, in December, in University Park, is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in University Park?

December is the most humid month in University Park, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December in University Park?

In University Park, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in University Park in December?

In December, in University Park, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in University Park?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in University Park?

In University Park, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in University Park?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in University Park.

What is the average length of the day in December in University Park?

The average day length in December in University Park, New Mexico, is 10h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in University Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in University Park?

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in University Park.

How long on average sun shines in December in University Park?

The average sunshine duration in December in University Park is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in University Park?

The months with the lowest UV index in University Park are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December in University Park?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in University Park, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
University Park, NM

Average temperature in December - University Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
University Park, NM

Average pressure in December - University Park, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
University Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - University Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
University Park, NM

Average humidity in December - University Park, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

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Average rainfall in December
University Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - University Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in December
University Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
University Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - University Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
University Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
University Park, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - University Park, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
University Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
University Park, NM

Average UV index in December - University Park, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
University Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - University Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in December
University Park, NM

Average visibility in December - University Park, 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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