December weather forecast
Acomita Lake, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Acomita Lake, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

Acomita Lake's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 23°F (-5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Acomita Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Acomita Lake, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Acomita Lake, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Acomita Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Acomita Lake, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Acomita Lake in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Acomita Lake, New Mexico, during December are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Acomita Lake?

In Acomita Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Acomita Lake?

In December, in Acomita Lake, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Acomita Lake in December?

In Acomita Lake, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Acomita Lake?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Acomita Lake, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in December in Acomita Lake?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Acomita Lake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:09 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Acomita Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Acomita Lake?

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 Acomita Lake?

In Acomita Lake, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average temperature in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average pressure in December - Acomita Lake, 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 April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average wind speed in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average humidity in December - Acomita Lake, 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 (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average rainfall in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average snowfall in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Acomita Lake, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average UV index in December - Acomita Lake, 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
Acomita Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Acomita Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Acomita Lake, NM

Average visibility in December - Acomita Lake, 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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