December weather forecast
Caballo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Caballo, is still a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Caballo experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Caballo, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Caballo, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C), is the coldest month.

What is the average December temperature?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Caballo, is 51.1°F (10.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in Caballo in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Caballo have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Caballo is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Caballo, NM

Average temperature in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Caballo, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Caballo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Caballo, NM

Average humidity in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Caballo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Caballo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Caballo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Caballo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Caballo, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Caballo, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Caballo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Caballo, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Caballo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Caballo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Caballo, NM

Average visibility in December - Caballo, 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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