Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). During December, Velarde consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
In Velarde, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In Velarde, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Velarde, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. 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 in Velarde 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
January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Velarde are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Velarde in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Velarde?
How many days does it rain in December in Velarde?
When does it snow the most in Velarde?
How much does it snow in Velarde in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Velarde?
How many hours of daylight does Velarde have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Velarde?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Velarde?
How long on average sun shines in December in Velarde?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Velarde?
How high is the UV index in December in Velarde?
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 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: 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).
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