December weather forecast
Doña Ana, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Doña Ana, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Doña Ana's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). An average temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Doña Ana, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, in Doña Ana, sunrise is at 7:08 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 January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°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 Doña Ana, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Doña Ana, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Doña Ana, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Doña Ana have in December?

In Doña Ana, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Doña Ana?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Doña Ana have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Doña Ana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average temperature in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average pressure in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average wind speed in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average humidity in December - Doña Ana, 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 (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average rainfall in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average snowfall in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • 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
Doña Ana, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average UV index in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Doña Ana, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Doña Ana, NM

Average visibility in December - Doña Ana, 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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