December weather forecast
Taos, MO

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taos, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Taos, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.7 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Taos, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Taos, is 42.8°F (6°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taos?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Taos, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Taos, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Taos have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:57 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Taos have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Taos?

In Taos, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Taos, MO

Average temperature in December - Taos, MO
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Taos, MO

Average pressure in December - Taos, MO
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Taos, MO

Average wind speed in December - Taos, MO
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Taos, MO

Average humidity in December - Taos, MO
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Taos, MO

Average rainfall in December - Taos, MO
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Taos, MO

Average rainfall days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taos, MO

Average snowfall in December - Taos, MO
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taos, MO

Average snowfall days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Taos, MO

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taos, MO
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taos, MO

Average sunshine days in December - Taos, MO
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Taos, MO

Average UV index in December - Taos, MO
  • 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
Taos, MO

Average cloud cover in December - Taos, MO
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Taos, MO

Average visibility in December - Taos, MO
  • 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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