December weather forecast
Garfield, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Garfield, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

During the coldest month, December, temperatures average a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month in Garfield.

Rainfall

In Garfield, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Garfield, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garfield, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.2h 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 in Garfield, New Mexico. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Garfield?

With average high temperatures of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and lows of 33.4°F (0.8°C), December is the coldest month in Garfield, New Mexico.

What is the temperature in December in Garfield?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Garfield, is 51.1°F (10.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month in Garfield?

The most humid month in Garfield, New Mexico, is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December in Garfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 50%.

How much does it rain in Garfield in December?

In Garfield, New Mexico, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Garfield?

In Garfield, New Mexico, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Garfield, New Mexico, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in December?

In Garfield, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Garfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Garfield?

The months with the least sunshine in Garfield, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Garfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Garfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Garfield, NM

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, NM

Average humidity in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Garfield, NM

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, NM

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Garfield, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garfield, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, NM

Average UV index in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Garfield, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Garfield, NM

Average visibility in December - Garfield, 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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