December weather forecast
Chaparral, NM

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Weather in December

Closing the year, December’s Chaparral weather is recognized by a drastic decrease in temperature and the year’s lowest average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C). The month witnesses a return of the snowfall, however small, indicating the winter season's arrival. The cloud cover increases, contributing to colder days and nights. Despite December being the coldest month, it allows for a unique blend of winter activities, aided by reduced wind speeds. The daylight hours are at their shortest; however, the city continues to bustle with holiday festivities.

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and a low temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), is Chaparral's coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Chaparral, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chaparral, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.9 days and collects up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in December transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Chaparral?

December, with its average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Chaparral, New Mexico.

What are the temperatures in Chaparral in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Chaparral, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Chaparral?

December is the most humid month in Chaparral, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

What is the average humidity in December in Chaparral?

In December, the average relative humidity is 49%.

How much does it rain in Chaparral in December?

In Chaparral, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chaparral?

The months with the most snowfall in Chaparral, New Mexico, are February and December, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Chaparral in December?

In Chaparral, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chaparral?

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Chaparral, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Chaparral have in December?

In December, the average day length in Chaparral, New Mexico, is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chaparral?

On the first day of December in Chaparral, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chaparral?

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Chaparral.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chaparral?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chaparral is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chaparral?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Chaparral, New Mexico.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Chaparral?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Chaparral is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chaparral, NM

Average temperature in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Chaparral, NM

Average pressure in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chaparral, NM

Average wind speed in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Chaparral, NM

Average humidity in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Chaparral, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.08").

Average rainfall days in December
Chaparral, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chaparral, NM

Average snowfall in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chaparral, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chaparral, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Chaparral, NM

Average UV index in December - Chaparral, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Chaparral, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Chaparral, NM

Average visibility in December - Chaparral, 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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