December weather forecast
El Rito, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Rito, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In El Rito, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In El Rito, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In El Rito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in El Rito are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in El Rito, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in El Rito, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in El Rito is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in El Rito. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in El Rito during December?

During December, El Rito experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in El Rito?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in El Rito in December?

In El Rito, New Mexico, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in El Rito?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in El Rito in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in El Rito is 9h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in El Rito?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in El Rito is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in El Rito?

January, February, 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 El Rito?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in El Rito, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
El Rito, NM

Average temperature in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
El Rito, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Rito, NM

Average wind speed in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
El Rito, NM

Average humidity in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
El Rito, NM

Average rainfall in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
El Rito, NM

Average rainfall days in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Rito, NM

Average snowfall in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
El Rito, NM

Average snowfall days in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - El Rito, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Rito, NM

Average sunshine days in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
El Rito, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
El Rito, NM

Average cloud cover in December - El Rito, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
El Rito, NM

Average visibility in December - El Rito, 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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