Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset in Rio Rancho brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In Rio Rancho, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 59%.Rainfall
In December, in Rio Rancho, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rio Rancho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.6 days and collects up to 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rio Rancho, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rio Rancho, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) 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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Rio Rancho, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Rio Rancho are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Rio Rancho during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Rio Rancho?
How many days does it rain in December in Rio Rancho?
How many days does it snow in December in Rio Rancho?
What is the month with the shortest days in Rio Rancho?
How many hours of daylight does Rio Rancho have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rio Rancho?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Rio Rancho?
How long on average sun shines in December in Rio Rancho?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rio Rancho?
What is the UV index reading in December in Rio Rancho?
Average temperature in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average humidity in December: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rio Rancho, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rio Rancho, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Rio Rancho, 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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