December weather forecast
Columbus, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in December, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.3 days and collects up to 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbus, New Mexico, are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during December leads to these instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

January and December are the coldest months in Columbus, with an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In Columbus, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Columbus?

In Columbus, in December, snow falls for 0.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in December?

In Columbus, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbus have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Columbus, NM

Average temperature in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Columbus, NM

Average pressure in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Columbus, NM

Average wind speed in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Columbus, NM

Average humidity in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Columbus, 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 and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Columbus, NM

Average UV index in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Columbus, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Columbus, NM

Average visibility in December - Columbus, 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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