December weather forecast
Gladstone, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Gladstone, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 45.5°F (7.5°C) at the peak and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gladstone, in December, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.4 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gladstone. In Gladstone, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
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. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Gladstone's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and lows of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Gladstone, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gladstone, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Gladstone, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Gladstone, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gladstone have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gladstone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:51 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gladstone, NM

Average temperature in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Gladstone, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gladstone, NM

Average wind speed in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Gladstone, NM

Average humidity in December - Gladstone, 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 (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Gladstone, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Gladstone, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gladstone, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gladstone, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Gladstone, NM

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Gladstone, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gladstone, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Gladstone, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Gladstone, NM

Average visibility in December - Gladstone, 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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