December weather forecast
Fort Bayard, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Bayard, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December, with average temperatures reaching a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Fort Bayard, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Fort Bayard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Bayard are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Fort Bayard's coldest month, December, registers temperatures that range from a high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What are December temperatures?

Fort Bayard in December has an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated 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 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Bayard, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fort Bayard, during December, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Bayard?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Fort Bayard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average temperature in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Bayard, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average humidity in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 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
Fort Bayard, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average UV index in December - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Bayard, 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 May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Fort Bayard, NM

Average visibility in December - Fort Bayard, 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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