December weather forecast
Contreras, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Contreras, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in November to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Contreras's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

Rainfall

In Contreras, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Contreras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.7 days and collects up to 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Contreras in December?

In Contreras, in December, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Contreras, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Contreras, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Contreras, the average day length in December is 9h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Contreras have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Contreras, NM

Average pressure in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Contreras, NM

Average wind speed in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Contreras, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Contreras, NM

Average rainfall in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Contreras, NM

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Contreras, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Contreras, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Contreras, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Contreras, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Contreras, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Contreras, NM

Average visibility in December - Contreras, 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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