December weather forecast
Cooney, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cooney, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 53%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Cooney, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cooney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

The coldest time of the year is December, with temperatures averaging a high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Cooney in December?

The high-temperature during December is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

What is the average humidity in December in Cooney?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cooney is 53%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) 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 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cooney, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cooney have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:18 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooney have in December?

In Cooney, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cooney, NM

Average temperature in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cooney, NM

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

Average wind speed in December
Cooney, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Cooney, NM

Average humidity in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Cooney, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Cooney, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cooney, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cooney, NM

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cooney, 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: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cooney, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Cooney, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cooney, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cooney, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Cooney, NM

Average visibility in December - Cooney, 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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