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
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a frigid cold 11.1°F (-11.6°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Chama, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Chama, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow. In Chama, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 75.04" (1906mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.UV index
January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chama. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Chama, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Chama, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chama, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Chama, NM
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).
Average rainfall in December
Chama, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").
Average rainfall days in December
Chama, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chama, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 12.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chama, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chama, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chama, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Chama, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Chama, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Chama, NM
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
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 (4mi).
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