December weather forecast
Floyd, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Floyd, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 50°F (10°C) at the peak and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at the low.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Floyd, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Floyd, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Floyd.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December is Floyd's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 50°F (10°C) and lows of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Floyd in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 50°F (10°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Floyd, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) 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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Floyd, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Floyd have in December?

In Floyd, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index in Floyd is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Floyd, NM

Average pressure in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Floyd, NM

Average wind speed in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Floyd, NM

Average humidity in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in December
Floyd, NM

Average rainfall in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Floyd, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Floyd, NM

Average snowfall in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Floyd, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 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
Floyd, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Floyd, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Floyd, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Floyd, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Floyd, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Floyd, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Floyd, NM

Average visibility in December - Floyd, 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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