December weather forecast
Arenas Valley, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Arenas Valley, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In Arenas Valley, New Mexico, December records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 48.7°F (9.3°C) and reaching a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Arenas Valley, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Arenas Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Arenas Valley is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average high and low temperatures of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively, December is Arenas Valley's coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Arenas Valley in December?

Arenas Valley in December has an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Arenas Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December in Arenas Valley?

In Arenas Valley, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Arenas Valley, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Arenas Valley?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average temperature in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average pressure in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average wind speed in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average humidity in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arenas Valley, 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 and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average UV index in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Arenas Valley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Arenas Valley, NM

Average visibility in December - Arenas Valley, 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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