December weather forecast
Abiquiu, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Abiquiu, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). In Abiquiu, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Abiquiu, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Abiquiu, is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Abiquiu, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Abiquiu?

In Abiquiu, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Abiquiu, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Abiquiu have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Abiquiu, NM

Average temperature in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average pressure in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average wind speed in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average humidity in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average rainfall in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average snowfall in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average UV index in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Abiquiu, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Abiquiu, NM

Average visibility in December - Abiquiu, 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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