December weather forecast
Cerro, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cerro, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Cerro dips to an extreme cold 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cerro, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 snowfall days, and 43.15" (1096mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cerro?

The high-temperature during December is 32.7°F (0.4°C) and the low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cerro, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cerro, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cerro, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cerro?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Cerro, NM

Average temperature in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Cerro, NM

Average pressure in December - Cerro, 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
Cerro, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Cerro, NM

Average humidity in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Cerro, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Cerro, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cerro, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cerro, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cerro, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cerro, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cerro, NM

Average UV index in December - Cerro, 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
Cerro, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cerro, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Cerro, NM

Average visibility in December - Cerro, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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