December weather forecast
Glenrio, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Glenrio, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be December, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Glenrio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Glenrio?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a minimum average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In December, in Glenrio, the average high-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Glenrio, the average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Glenrio, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Glenrio have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Glenrio have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Glenrio, NM

Average temperature in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Glenrio, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Glenrio, NM

Average wind speed in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Glenrio, NM

Average humidity in December - Glenrio, 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 (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Glenrio, NM

Average rainfall in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Glenrio, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glenrio, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glenrio, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Glenrio, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

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

Average sunshine days in December
Glenrio, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Glenrio, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Glenrio, NM

Average UV index in December - Glenrio, 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
Glenrio, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Glenrio, NM

Average visibility in December - Glenrio, 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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