December weather forecast
Claremont, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Claremont, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Claremont notes the coldest temperatures in December, with a high average of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In Claremont, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.3 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Claremont are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

With an average high-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C), December is the coldest month.

What is the usual temperature for Claremont in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

What is the average humidity in December in Claremont?

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Claremont is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Claremont have in December?

In Claremont, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Claremont?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Claremont, New Mexico, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Claremont, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Claremont, NM

Average temperature in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Claremont, NM

Average pressure in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Claremont, NM

Average wind speed in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Claremont, NM

Average humidity in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Claremont, NM

Average rainfall in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Claremont, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Claremont, NM

Average snowfall in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Claremont, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Claremont, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Claremont, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Claremont, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Claremont, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Claremont, NM

Average visibility in December - Claremont, 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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