December weather forecast
Gascon, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gascon, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December stands out as Gascon's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Gascon, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gascon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gascon, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Gascon, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Gascon?

December stands out as Gascon's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Is it cold during December?

During December, Gascon experiences an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gascon, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gascon, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gascon have in December?

In Gascon, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gascon?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gascon, NM

Average temperature in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Gascon, NM

Average pressure in December - Gascon, 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 April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gascon, NM

Average wind speed in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gascon, NM

Average humidity in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Gascon, NM

Average rainfall in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Gascon, NM

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gascon, NM

Average snowfall in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gascon, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gascon, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Gascon, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gascon, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Gascon, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Gascon, NM

Average visibility in December - Gascon, 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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