Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). During December, Arroyo Hondo experiences an average low-temperature of 13.1°F (-10.5°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Arroyo Hondo, during December, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
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. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arroyo Hondo, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Arroyo Hondo, 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
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Arroyo Hondo, NM
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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