December weather forecast
Animas, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Animas, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Animas, during December, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Animas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Animas. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In December, in Animas, the average high-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 51%.

How many days does it rain in December in Animas?

In Animas, in December, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Animas?

The month with the most snowfall in Animas is December, when snow falls for 1.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Animas, in December, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Animas have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:21 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Animas?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Animas is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Animas, NM

Average temperature in December - Animas, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Animas, NM

Average pressure in December - Animas, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Animas, NM

Average wind speed in December - Animas, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Animas, NM

Average humidity in December - Animas, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Animas, NM

Average rainfall in December - Animas, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Animas, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Animas, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Animas, NM

Average snowfall in December - Animas, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Animas, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Animas, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Animas, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Animas, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Animas, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Animas, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Animas, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Animas, NM

Average visibility in December - Animas, 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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