December weather forecastZuni, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Zuni, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
December brings a drop in Zuni's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Zuni, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow. 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 December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Zuni, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
