December weather forecastVelarde, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Velarde, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). Velarde witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Velarde, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Velarde, 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 (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Velarde, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Velarde, NM
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).
Average rainfall in December
Velarde, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Velarde, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6 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
Velarde, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Velarde, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Velarde, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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: 7h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in December
Velarde, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Velarde, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Velarde, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Velarde, 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).
