December weather forecastSanta Fe, TX
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Santa Fe, is still a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average high of 63.1°F (17.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Santa Fe's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in November to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, in December, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.4 rainfall days, and 38.39" (975mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Santa Fe, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average high temperature in December: 63.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average rainfall days in December: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average snowfall in December: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average UV index in December: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in December
Santa Fe, TX
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Santa Fe, TX
- 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).
