December weather forecast
Hatch, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Hatch, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.4°F (11.9°C) and min 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Hatch's coldest temperatures are experienced in December, with average high temperatures of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and lows of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Hatch, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hatch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Hatch, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Hatch, December is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and a low of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average December temperature?

In Hatch, 53.4°F (11.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 37°F (2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.2 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hatch, in December, during 1.2 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Hatch have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hatch, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in December
Hatch, NM

Average pressure in December - Hatch, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hatch, NM

Average wind speed in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hatch, NM

Average humidity in December - Hatch, 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 (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Hatch, NM

Average rainfall in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Hatch, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hatch, NM

Average snowfall in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hatch, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hatch, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hatch, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Hatch, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hatch, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Hatch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Hatch, NM

Average visibility in December - Hatch, 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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