December weather forecastWhite Sands National Monument, NM
December
Weather in December
December, characterized by shorter days and longer nights, sees frigid weather conditions establishing firm footing. The number of daylight hours contracts to approximately 10 hours, marking a year-round low. A slight increase in rainfall from November fulfills the month's need for moisture. With temperatures hitting a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C), December brings the year full circle. Embracing the chill and festive spirit, the snow dusted dunes offer an exquisite winter landscape to behold.Temperature
December stands out as White Sands National Monument's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Rainfall
In White Sands National Monument, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 42 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in White Sands National Monument. December is the month with the most snowfall, with 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).
Average rainfall in December
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.3").
Average rainfall days in December
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).
Average snowfall in December
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 1"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average daylight in December
White Sands National Monument, 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).
