December weather forecast
Fence Lake, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fence Lake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Fence Lake registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Fence Lake, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fence Lake are January through May, October through December. In December, in Fence Lake, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 17.76" (451mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Fence Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fence Lake?

In Fence Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Fence Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average temperature in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average pressure in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average humidity in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fence Lake, 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 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average UV index in December - Fence Lake, 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
Fence Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fence Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Fence Lake, NM

Average visibility in December - Fence Lake, 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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