December weather forecast
Cuba, NM

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Weather in December

December cloaks Cuba, New Mexico, in a glittering blanket of snow and ice, heralding the joyous winter season. The mercury refuses to climb beyond a freezing 38.3°F (3.5°C), plunging the city into a winter wonderland. Compared to the cool November, December witnesses a sharp increase in snowfall. Joyful holidays, coupled with a snowy forecast, make Cuba come alive in the spirit of winter. As this frost-kissed month concludes, the city prepares to embrace another cycle of changing climates, starting anew with January.

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Cuba's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

In Cuba, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Cuba, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cuba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.9 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cuba are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Cuba, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:04 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cuba?

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

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cuba have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Cuba, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cuba, NM

Average temperature in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average pressure in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average humidity in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cuba, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • 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
Cuba, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average UV index in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cuba, 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
Cuba, NM

Average visibility in December - Cuba, 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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