December weather forecast
Yates, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Yates, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In December, in Yates, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Yates, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Yates, New Mexico, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Yates, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Yates, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Yates, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Yates?

Yates's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and lows of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the temperature in December in Yates?

During December, Yates experiences an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Yates?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December in Yates?

In Yates, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How much does it rain in Yates in December?

In Yates, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Yates?

In Yates, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Yates?

December has the shortest days of the year in Yates, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Yates?

In Yates, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Yates?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yates, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Yates?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Yates, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Yates?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Yates?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Yates, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Yates, NM

Average temperature in December - Yates, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Yates, NM

Average pressure in December - Yates, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Yates, NM

Average wind speed in December - Yates, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Yates, NM

Average humidity in December - Yates, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

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Average rainfall in December
Yates, NM

Average rainfall in December - Yates, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Yates, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Yates, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Yates, NM

Average snowfall in December - Yates, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Yates, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Yates, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Yates, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Yates, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Yates, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Yates, NM

Average UV index in December - Yates, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Yates, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Yates, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Yates, NM

Average visibility in December - Yates, 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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