December weather forecast
Capulin, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Capulin, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Capulin's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Capulin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.8 days and collects up to 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. In Capulin, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Capulin are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 40.1°F (4.5°C) at the peak and 21°F (-6.1°C) at the low.

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Capulin, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 21°F (-6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Capulin?

The average relative humidity in December in Capulin is 61%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Capulin, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Capulin, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:50 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Capulin have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Capulin, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Capulin, NM

Average temperature in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Capulin, NM

Average pressure in December - Capulin, 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 April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Capulin, NM

Average wind speed in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Capulin, NM

Average humidity in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Capulin, NM

Average rainfall in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Capulin, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Capulin, NM

Average snowfall in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Capulin, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Capulin, 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: 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 February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Capulin, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Capulin, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Capulin, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Capulin, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Capulin, NM

Average visibility in December - Capulin, 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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