December weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Alto, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Alto, New Mexico, witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Alto, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

In Alto, December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 45.1°F (7.3°C) at the peak and 28°F (-2.2°C) at the lowest.

What are the temperatures in December?

In Alto, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December in Alto?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alto, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Alto, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alto?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Alto, NM

Average temperature in December - Alto, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Alto, NM

Average pressure in December - Alto, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in December - Alto, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Alto, NM

Average humidity in December - Alto, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in December - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in December - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alto, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Alto, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Alto, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Alto, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Alto, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Alto, NM

Average visibility in December - Alto, 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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