December weather forecast
Valdez, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Valdez, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) and an average high of 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at an extreme cold 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In Valdez, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Valdez, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Valdez 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, in Valdez, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Valdez.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Valdez?

During December, Valdez experiences an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Valdez?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Valdez in December?

In Valdez, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Valdez?

The month with the most snowfall in Valdez is December, when snow falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Valdez?

In Valdez, New Mexico, in December, during 7.4 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Valdez?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Valdez?

In December, the average day length in Valdez is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Valdez?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Valdez?

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Valdez, New Mexico.

How long on average sun shines in December in Valdez?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Valdez is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Valdez?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Valdez?

In Valdez, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Valdez, NM

Average temperature in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Valdez, NM

Average pressure in December - Valdez, 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
Valdez, NM

Average wind speed in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Valdez, NM

Average humidity in December - Valdez, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Valdez, NM

Average rainfall in December - Valdez, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Valdez, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Valdez, NM

Average snowfall in December - Valdez, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Valdez, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Valdez, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Valdez, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Valdez, NM

Average UV index in December - Valdez, 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
Valdez, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Valdez, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Valdez, NM

Average visibility in December - Valdez, 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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