December weather forecast
Hondo, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hondo, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

January and December mark Hondo's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the most humid months in Hondo.

Rainfall

In Hondo, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hondo, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Hondo, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hondo, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hondo, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Hondo?

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What are the temperatures in Hondo in December?

In Hondo, 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months in Hondo?

The months with the highest humidity in Hondo are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December in Hondo?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hondo, New Mexico, is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hondo?

In December, in Hondo, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Hondo?

The month with the most snowfall in Hondo is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Hondo?

In Hondo, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hondo?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hondo have in December?

The average day length in December in Hondo is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hondo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hondo, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Hondo?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hondo have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hondo, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hondo?

The months with the lowest UV index in Hondo, New Mexico, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hondo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hondo, NM

Average temperature in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Hondo, NM

Average pressure in December - Hondo, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hondo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hondo, NM

Average humidity in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Hondo, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Hondo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hondo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hondo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hondo, 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: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hondo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Hondo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hondo, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hondo, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Hondo, NM

Average visibility in December - Hondo, 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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