December weather forecastWhites City, NM

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a mild month in Whites City, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December, with its average high-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 48%, are the most humid months in Whites City.

Rainfall

In December, in Whites City, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Whites City, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.1 days and collects up to 8.94" (227mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Whites City are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Whites City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Whites City, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Whites City, New Mexico, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Whites City, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during December translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Whites City, New Mexico, with averages ranging from a high of 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

The average high-temperature, in December, in Whites City, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 48%, are most humid months.

In Whites City, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

In December, in Whites City, New Mexico, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Whites City, New Mexico. Snow falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

In Whites City, in December, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Whites City, the average day length in December is 10h and 5min.

On the first day of December in Whites City, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Whites City.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Whites City is 7.1h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Whites City, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whites City, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average high temperature in December: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whites City, 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 and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17 days).

Average UV index in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Whites City, NM

  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Whites City, 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).