December weather forecast
Arabela, NM

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Arabela, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The lowest level of Arabela's temperatures is noted during January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Arabela, New Mexico, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arabela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

January and December are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 45.3°F (7.4°C) and the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Arabela are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Arabela, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December?

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

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Arabela have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Arabela have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Arabela, NM

Average temperature in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°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°F).

Average pressure in December
Arabela, NM

Average pressure in December - Arabela, 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
Arabela, NM

Average wind speed in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Arabela, NM

Average humidity in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Arabela, NM

Average rainfall in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Arabela, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arabela, NM

Average snowfall in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arabela, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Arabela, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Arabela, NM

Average UV index in December - Arabela, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Arabela, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Arabela, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Arabela, NM

Average visibility in December - Arabela, 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).

Arabela, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location