December weather forecast
Virden, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Virden, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively, December is Virden's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 53%, December is the most humid month in Virden.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Virden. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Virden.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of December, in Virden, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Virden?

Virden, New Mexico, experiences its average lowest temperatures in December, reaching a peak of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a minimum of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average December temperature in Virden?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Virden, is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Virden?

December is the most humid month in Virden, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

What is the average humidity in December in Virden?

In Virden, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 53%.

How much does it rain in Virden in December?

In Virden, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Virden?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Virden, New Mexico. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow in Virden?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Virden?

December has the shortest days of the year in Virden, New Mexico, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Virden have in December?

In December, the average day length in Virden is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Virden?

On the first day of December in Virden, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Virden?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Virden.

How long on average sun shines in December in Virden?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Virden is 6.8h.

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

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Virden, New Mexico.

How high is the UV index in December in Virden?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Virden, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Virden, NM

Average temperature in December - Virden, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Virden, NM

Average pressure in December - Virden, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Virden, NM

Average wind speed in December - Virden, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Virden, NM

Average humidity in December - Virden, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).

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Average rainfall in December
Virden, NM

Average rainfall in December - Virden, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Virden, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Virden, NM

Average snowfall in December - Virden, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Virden, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virden, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Virden, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Virden, NM

Average UV index in December - Virden, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Virden, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Virden, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Virden, NM

Average visibility in December - Virden, 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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