December weather forecast
Hospah, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Hospah, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In Hospah, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hospah, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures in Hospah, New Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hospah, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hospah, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Hospah, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hospah, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Hospah have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Hospah have in December?

In Hospah, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Hospah, NM

Average pressure in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hospah, NM

Average wind speed in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Hospah, NM

Average humidity in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
Hospah, NM

Average rainfall in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Hospah, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hospah, NM

Average snowfall in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hospah, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Hospah, 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
Hospah, NM

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hospah, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hospah, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hospah, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Hospah, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Hospah, NM

Average visibility in December - Hospah, 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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