December weather forecast
Chimayo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chimayo, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) is recorded in Chimayo during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 65%.

Rainfall

In Chimayo, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Chimayo, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Chimayo, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Chimayo, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chimayo, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) 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 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chimayo have in December?

In Chimayo, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and 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 is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chimayo, NM

Average temperature in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Chimayo, NM

Average pressure in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chimayo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Chimayo, NM

Average humidity in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Chimayo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Chimayo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chimayo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chimayo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Chimayo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Chimayo, NM

Average UV index in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chimayo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Chimayo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Chimayo, NM

Average visibility in December - Chimayo, 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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