December weather forecast
Forrest, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forrest, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and lows of 31.3°F (-0.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forrest, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Forrest is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Forrest is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Forrest?

Forrest experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Forrest, the average high-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Forrest?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Forrest, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Forrest, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) 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 Forrest have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Forrest?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forrest, NM

Average temperature in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Forrest, NM

Average pressure in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forrest, NM

Average wind speed in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Forrest, NM

Average humidity in December - Forrest, 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 (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Forrest, NM

Average rainfall in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Forrest, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forrest, NM

Average snowfall in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forrest, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Forrest, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Forrest, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Forrest, NM

Average UV index in December - Forrest, 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
Forrest, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Forrest, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Forrest, NM

Average visibility in December - Forrest, 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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