December weather forecastVillanueva, NM

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Villanueva, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

In Villanueva, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). Villanueva, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Villanueva, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Villanueva, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) 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 6.6 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Villanueva, the average high-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

In Villanueva, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

In Villanueva, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Villanueva, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Villanueva, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Villanueva, 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).