December weather forecast
Counselor, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Counselor, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Counselor, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, in Counselor, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Counselor, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Counselor. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Counselor, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Counselor in December?

The high-temperature in Counselor, New Mexico, during December is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Counselor?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in Counselor in December?

In December, in Counselor, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Counselor?

The month with the most snowfall in Counselor is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Counselor?

In Counselor, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Counselor?

The month with the shortest days in Counselor, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Counselor have in December?

The average day length in December in Counselor, New Mexico, is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Counselor?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Counselor, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Counselor?

January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Counselor.

How long on average sun shines in December in Counselor?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Counselor?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Counselor?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Counselor, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Counselor, NM

Average temperature in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Counselor, NM

Average pressure in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Counselor, NM

Average wind speed in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Counselor, NM

Average humidity in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
Counselor, NM

Average rainfall in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Counselor, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Counselor, NM

Average snowfall in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Counselor, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Counselor, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Counselor, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Counselor, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Counselor, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Counselor, NM

Average visibility in December - Counselor, 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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