December weather forecastWhite Sands, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in White Sands, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 52.9°F (11.6°C).Temperature
During January and December, White Sands registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 52.9°F (11.6°C).Humidity
December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.Rainfall
In White Sands, during December, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.3 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.
Sunshine
With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into 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. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
White Sands, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 52.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in December
White Sands, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
White Sands, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
White Sands, NM
- Average humidity in December: 51%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).
Average rainfall in December
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
White Sands, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
White Sands, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Sands, NM
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 7h
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).
Average sunshine days in December
White Sands, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
White Sands, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
White Sands, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
White Sands, 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).
