December weather forecast
Dalies, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dalies, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in November to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). In Dalies, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

Rainfall

In Dalies, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dalies, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.7 days and collects up to 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

The high-temperature during December is 45.7°F (7.6°C) and the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dalies, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dalies, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dalies have in December?

In Dalies, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dalies?

In Dalies, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Dalies, NM

Average pressure in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dalies, NM

Average wind speed in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dalies, NM

Average humidity in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Dalies, NM

Average rainfall in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Dalies, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dalies, NM

Average snowfall in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dalies, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dalies, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dalies, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Dalies, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Dalies, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Dalies, NM

Average visibility in December - Dalies, 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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