December weather forecast
Datil, NM

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Weather in December

December gifts Datil, New Mexico, the charm of a cold winter. Temperatures plunge steadily from November to a low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C), making it the chilliest month. A snowfall of 1.46" (37mm) intermittently coats the landscape, creating an enchanting winter scenario. Despite the chilly climate, December's serene atmosphere prevails until the year's end, setting the stage for another weather cycle to start in January.

Temperature

Datil's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Datil, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Datil, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Datil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 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 November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 48°F (8.9°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Datil, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Datil is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Datil have in December?

In Datil, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Datil, NM

Average temperature in December - Datil, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Datil, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Datil, NM

Average wind speed in December - Datil, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Datil, NM

Average humidity in December - Datil, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Datil, NM

Average rainfall in December - Datil, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Datil, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Datil, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Datil, NM

Average snowfall in December - Datil, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Datil, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Datil, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 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
Datil, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Datil, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Datil, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Datil, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Datil, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Datil, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Datil, NM

Average visibility in December - Datil, 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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