December weather forecast
Valencia, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valencia, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Valencia's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Valencia observes an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

In Valencia, in December, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Valencia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88 days and collects up to 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Valencia, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Valencia are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Valencia in December?

In Valencia, 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 28°F (-2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Valencia?

In December, the average relative humidity in Valencia, New Mexico, is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December in Valencia?

In Valencia, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Valencia?

The month with the most snowfall in Valencia is December, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Valencia?

In Valencia, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Valencia?

The month with the shortest days in Valencia, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Valencia?

On the first day of December in Valencia, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Valencia?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Valencia?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

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

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Valencia?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Valencia is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Valencia, NM

Average temperature in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Valencia, NM

Average pressure in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Valencia, NM

Average wind speed in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Valencia, NM

Average humidity in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in December
Valencia, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Valencia, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Valencia, NM

Average snowfall in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Valencia, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valencia, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Valencia, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Valencia, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Valencia, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Valencia, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Valencia, NM

Average visibility in December - Valencia, 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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