December weather forecast
Alcalde, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Alcalde, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Alcalde's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). The low-temperature average for Alcalde during December stands at a subzero cold 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alcalde, 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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Alcalde, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Alcalde, 40.1°F (4.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alcalde, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

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 many days does it snow in December?

In Alcalde, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Alcalde is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Alcalde, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Alcalde, NM

Average temperature in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average pressure in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average wind speed in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average humidity in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average rainfall in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average snowfall in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alcalde, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • 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
Alcalde, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average UV index in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Alcalde, 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
Alcalde, NM

Average visibility in December - Alcalde, 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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