December weather forecast
Cuchillo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cuchillo, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.1°F (10.6°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

In Cuchillo, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 51.1°F (10.6°C) at the peak and 33.4°F (0.8°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Cuchillo, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Cuchillo's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and lows of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the usual temperature for Cuchillo in December?

In Cuchillo, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Cuchillo?

The average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cuchillo, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cuchillo, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Cuchillo is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Cuchillo is 10h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Cuchillo?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

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?

In Cuchillo, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average temperature in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average pressure in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average humidity in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cuchillo, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average UV index in December - Cuchillo, 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
Cuchillo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cuchillo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Cuchillo, NM

Average visibility in December - Cuchillo, 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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