December weather forecast
Cruzville, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cruzville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Cruzville's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Cruzville, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Cruzville, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cruzville, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Cruzville.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cruzville, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cruzville, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cruzville, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Cruzville?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cruzville?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and 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 Cruzville, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cruzville, NM

Average temperature in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Cruzville, NM

Average pressure in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Cruzville, NM

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cruzville, NM

Average humidity in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Cruzville, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Cruzville, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cruzville, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cruzville, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cruzville, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cruzville, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cruzville, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cruzville, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Cruzville, NM

Average visibility in December - Cruzville, 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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