December weather forecast
Bayard, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bayard, is still a chilly month, 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

Bayard's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bayard, 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

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bayard. 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 daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bayard, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Bayard?

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

How much does it rain in December?

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

When does it snow the most?

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 December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) 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 Bayard have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Bayard have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bayard, NM

Average temperature in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average pressure in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average wind speed in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average humidity in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average rainfall in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average snowfall in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average UV index in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Bayard, 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
Bayard, NM

Average visibility in December - Bayard, 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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