December weather forecast
Angel Fire, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Angel Fire, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.3°F (1.3°C) and min 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). An average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Angel Fire, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Angel Fire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Angel Fire, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.21" (234mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.3 snowfall days, and 53.62" (1362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Angel Fire, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Angel Fire, records 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Angel Fire, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Angel Fire, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Angel Fire have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Angel Fire have in December?

In Angel Fire, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Angel Fire?

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
Angel Fire, NM

Average temperature in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average pressure in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average wind speed in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average humidity in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average rainfall in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average snowfall in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Angel Fire, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average UV index in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Angel Fire, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Angel Fire, NM

Average visibility in December - Angel Fire, 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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