December weather forecast
El Prado, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in El Prado, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). El Prado's temperature lowers to a mean of 12.7°F (-10.7°C) during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in El Prado, New Mexico, is 75%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In El Prado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in El Prado are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in El Prado is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in El Prado.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in El Prado. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in El Prado in December?

During December, El Prado experiences an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in El Prado?

In December, the average relative humidity in El Prado, New Mexico, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in El Prado?

In December, in El Prado, New Mexico, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in El Prado?

December is the month with the most snowfall in El Prado, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in El Prado?

In El Prado, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in El Prado?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in El Prado, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does El Prado have in December?

The average day length in December in El Prado, New Mexico, is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in El Prado?

On the first day of December in El Prado, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in El Prado?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does El Prado have in December?

In El Prado, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in El Prado?

January through March, October through 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 El Prado?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in El Prado, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Prado, NM

Average temperature in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in December
El Prado, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Prado, NM

Average wind speed in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
El Prado, NM

Average humidity in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in December
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall days in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall days in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
El Prado, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Prado, NM

Average sunshine days in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
El Prado, NM

Average UV index in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
El Prado, NM

Average cloud cover in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
El Prado, NM

Average visibility in December - El Prado, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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