Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The month of December, characterized by an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.Humidity
December is the most humid month in Elephant Butte, with an average relative humidity of 50%.Rainfall
In Elephant Butte, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Elephant Butte, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elephant Butte, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elephant Butte.On the first day of December in Elephant Butte, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Elephant Butte are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Elephant Butte. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months in Elephant Butte?
What is the temperature in December in Elephant Butte?
What is the most humid month in Elephant Butte?
What is the average humidity in December in Elephant Butte?
How much does it rain in Elephant Butte in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Elephant Butte?
What is the month with the shortest days in Elephant Butte?
How many hours of daylight does Elephant Butte have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elephant Butte?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Elephant Butte?
How many hours of sunshine does Elephant Butte have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Elephant Butte?
What is the UV index reading in December in Elephant Butte?
Average temperature in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Elephant Butte, 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 (23%).
Average rainfall in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Elephant Butte, 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 and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Elephant Butte, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Elephant Butte, 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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