December weather forecast
White Sands, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in White Sands, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.9°F (11.6°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

White Sands experiences the lowest of its temperatures in January and December, when the average high-temperatures rise to 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, 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. In White Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in White Sands, New Mexico, 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

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in White Sands?

The yearly lowest temperatures in White Sands, New Mexico, occur in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average December temperature in White Sands?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in White Sands during December are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in White Sands?

The most humid month in White Sands is December, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December in White Sands?

The average relative humidity in December in White Sands, New Mexico, is 51%.

How many days does it rain in December in White Sands?

In White Sands, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in White Sands?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in White Sands in December?

In December, in White Sands, New Mexico, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in White Sands?

December has the shortest days of the year in White Sands, New Mexico, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does White Sands have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in White Sands?

On the first day of December in White Sands, 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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in White Sands?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December in White Sands?

The average sunshine duration in December in White Sands, New Mexico, is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in White Sands?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in White Sands?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in White Sands is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average pressure in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average wind speed in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average humidity in December
White Sands, NM

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
White Sands, NM

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average snowfall in December
White Sands, NM

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Sands, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - White Sands, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average UV index in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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Average visibility in December
White Sands, NM

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).

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