December weather forecast
Fort Stanton, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Stanton, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Stanton are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Fort Stanton, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Stanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) 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 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

The months of January and December are noted for their lowest temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Fort Stanton in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fort Stanton, is 45.3°F (7.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Stanton is 57%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fort Stanton, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Stanton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Stanton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Stanton, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average humidity in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Stanton, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Stanton, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Stanton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Fort Stanton, NM

Average visibility in December - Fort Stanton, 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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