December weather forecast
Cliff, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cliff, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Cliff experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Cliff, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cliff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cliff, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, having an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cliff, is 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cliff, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cliff, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Cliff is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:18 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Cliff?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cliff, NM

Average temperature in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Cliff, NM

Average pressure in December - Cliff, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cliff, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Cliff, NM

Average humidity in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Cliff, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Cliff, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cliff, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cliff, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cliff, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cliff, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cliff, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cliff, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cliff, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Cliff, NM

Average visibility in December - Cliff, 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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