December weather forecast
Clovis, NM

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Weather in December

Closing the year, December in Clovis sees the full arrival of winter. With temperatures ranging from 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to 50°F (10°C), the city becomes a frosty wonderland. The snowfall reaches its zenith with 1.18" (30mm) of snow blanketing the city on an average. With the change in season, residents adjust to shorter days and colder nights. All in all, the weather in December ends the year with a winter chill.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Clovis occur during December, when averages reach a peak of 50°F (10°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Clovis, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Clovis, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 50°F (10°C) and lows at 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Clovis in December?

During December, Clovis experiences an average high-temperature of 50°F (10°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December in Clovis?

In Clovis, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clovis, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Clovis, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Clovis have in December?

The average day length in December in Clovis is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Clovis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Clovis, New Mexico, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Clovis, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clovis, NM

Average temperature in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Clovis, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clovis, NM

Average wind speed in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Clovis, NM

Average humidity in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Clovis, NM

Average rainfall in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Clovis, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clovis, NM

Average snowfall in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clovis, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 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
Clovis, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Clovis, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Clovis, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Clovis, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clovis, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Clovis, 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 June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Clovis, NM

Average visibility in December - Clovis, 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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