December weather forecast
Flora Vista, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Flora Vista, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). The nighttime temperature in Flora Vista dips to a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) on average during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Flora Vista, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Flora Vista. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Flora Vista, New Mexico, there are 25.6 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Flora Vista is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Flora Vista, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Flora Vista, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Flora Vista are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Flora Vista?

Flora Vista in December has an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Flora Vista?

In Flora Vista, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December in Flora Vista?

In December, in Flora Vista, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Flora Vista?

In Flora Vista, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Flora Vista?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Flora Vista?

In Flora Vista, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Flora Vista?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Flora Vista, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Flora Vista?

The average sunshine duration in December in Flora Vista is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Flora Vista?

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 Flora Vista?

In Flora Vista, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average temperature in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average pressure in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average wind speed in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average humidity in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average rainfall in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average snowfall in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Flora Vista, 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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average UV index in December - Flora Vista, 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
Flora Vista, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Flora Vista, NM

Average visibility in December - Flora Vista, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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