December weather forecast
Vallecitos, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Vallecitos, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.1°F (-10.5°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) to Vallecitos.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Vallecitos, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Vallecitos, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Vallecitos is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Vallecitos, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Vallecitos?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Vallecitos, is 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 13.1°F (-10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Vallecitos?

In Vallecitos, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Vallecitos?

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Vallecitos?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Vallecitos in December?

In Vallecitos, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vallecitos?

December has the shortest days of the year in Vallecitos, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Vallecitos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Vallecitos?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Vallecitos, New Mexico, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Vallecitos?

In Vallecitos, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Vallecitos?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Vallecitos?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Vallecitos, NM

Average temperature in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average pressure in December - Vallecitos, 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
Vallecitos, NM

Average wind speed in December - Vallecitos, 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 July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average humidity in December - Vallecitos, 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
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vallecitos, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average UV index in December - Vallecitos, 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
Vallecitos, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Vallecitos, NM

Average visibility in December - Vallecitos, 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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