December weather forecast
Dunken, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dunken, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C), is Dunken's coldest month.

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dunken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Dunken is December, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

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 6:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the temperature in December in Dunken?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Dunken, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Dunken?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Dunken, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dunken, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dunken have in December?

In Dunken, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Dunken have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Dunken?

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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Dunken, NM

Average temperature in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dunken, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dunken, NM

Average wind speed in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dunken, NM

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Dunken, NM

Average rainfall in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Dunken, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dunken, NM

Average snowfall in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dunken, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dunken, 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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Dunken, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dunken, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dunken, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Dunken, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Dunken, NM

Average visibility in December - Dunken, 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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