December weather forecast
Chamisal, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chamisal, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). In the month of December, Chamisal's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Chamisal is 72%.

Rainfall

In Chamisal, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated 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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Chamisal, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chamisal, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chamisal, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

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 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Chamisal have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Chamisal is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chamisal, NM

Average temperature in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Chamisal, NM

Average pressure in December - Chamisal, 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
Chamisal, NM

Average wind speed in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Chamisal, NM

Average humidity in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Chamisal, NM

Average rainfall in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chamisal, NM

Average snowfall in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chamisal, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chamisal, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Chamisal, NM

Average UV index in December - Chamisal, 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
Chamisal, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Chamisal, NM

Average visibility in December - Chamisal, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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