December weather forecast
Chi Chil Tah, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Chi Chil Tah, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Chi Chil Tah, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chi Chil Tah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.6 days and collects up to 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chi Chil Tah, during December, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chi Chil Tah, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Chi Chil Tah, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chi Chil Tah.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average temperature in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average pressure in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average wind speed in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average humidity in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average rainfall in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average snowfall in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average UV index in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Chi Chil Tah, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Chi Chil Tah, NM

Average visibility in December - Chi Chil Tah, 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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