December weather forecastValencia, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Valencia, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). During the month of December, Valencia experiences a steady low-temperature average of 28°F (-2.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.Rainfall
In December, in Valencia, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, in Valencia, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.
Sunshine
January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Valencia.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valencia, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
