December weather forecast
Colmor, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Colmor, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Colmor, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colmor, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 40.1°F (4.5°C) and as low as 21°F (-6.1°C).

Is December cold in Colmor?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Colmor, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colmor, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Colmor have in December?

In Colmor, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, October through 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 Colmor, 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
Colmor, NM

Average temperature in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Colmor, NM

Average pressure in December - Colmor, 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 April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colmor, NM

Average wind speed in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Colmor, NM

Average humidity in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Colmor, NM

Average rainfall in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Colmor, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colmor, NM

Average snowfall in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colmor, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colmor, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Colmor, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Colmor, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Colmor, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Colmor, NM

Average visibility in December - Colmor, 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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