December weather forecast
Encino, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Encino, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Encino is 61%.

Rainfall

In Encino, during December, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Encino, is 41.7°F (5.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Encino, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Encino, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Encino is December, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Encino, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Encino have in December?

In Encino, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Encino have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Encino, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Encino, NM

Average temperature in December - Encino, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Encino, NM

Average pressure in December - Encino, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Encino, NM

Average wind speed in December - Encino, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Encino, NM

Average humidity in December - Encino, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Encino, NM

Average rainfall in December - Encino, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Encino, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Encino, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Encino, NM

Average snowfall in December - Encino, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Encino, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Encino, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Encino, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Encino, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Encino, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Encino, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Encino, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Encino, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Encino, NM

Average visibility in December - Encino, 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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