December weather forecast
Zuni, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Zuni, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

During Zuni's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Zuni sees a steady low-temperature average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Zuni, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Zuni, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Zuni, New Mexico, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zuni are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Zuni in December?

In Zuni, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Zuni?

In Zuni, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zuni?

In Zuni, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Zuni in December?

In December, in Zuni, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zuni?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Zuni?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Zuni, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Zuni?

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Zuni.

How long on average sun shines in December in Zuni?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Zuni, New Mexico, is 6.6h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Zuni, New Mexico, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Zuni?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zuni, NM

Average temperature in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Zuni, NM

Average pressure in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Zuni, NM

Average wind speed in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Zuni, NM

Average humidity in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zuni, NM

Average rainfall in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Zuni, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Zuni, NM

Average snowfall in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Zuni, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 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
Zuni, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zuni, 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 4min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zuni, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zuni, NM

Average UV index in December - Zuni, 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
Zuni, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Zuni, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Zuni, NM

Average visibility in December - Zuni, 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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