December weather forecast
Yah-ta-hey, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yah-ta-hey, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In Yah-ta-hey, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Yah-ta-hey, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yah-ta-hey, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Yah-ta-hey, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Yah-ta-hey.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Yah-ta-hey are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Yah-ta-hey?

The high-temperature, in December, in Yah-ta-hey, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.6°F (-5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Yah-ta-hey?

The average relative humidity in December in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, is 66%.

How much does it rain in Yah-ta-hey in December?

In Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Yah-ta-hey?

In Yah-ta-hey, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yah-ta-hey?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Yah-ta-hey, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Yah-ta-hey have in December?

The average day length in December in Yah-ta-hey is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Yah-ta-hey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Yah-ta-hey?

The months with the least sunshine in Yah-ta-hey are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Yah-ta-hey have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Yah-ta-hey is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Yah-ta-hey?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Yah-ta-hey?

In Yah-ta-hey, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average temperature in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average pressure in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average wind speed in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average humidity in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

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Average rainfall in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average rainfall in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average snowfall in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average UV index in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Yah-ta-hey, NM

Average visibility in December - Yah-ta-hey, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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