December weather forecast
Hurley, NM

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hurley, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The month of December sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 48.7°F (9.3°C) at the peak and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) at the low.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Hurley, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hurley is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, in Hurley, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

December, having an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December?

In Hurley, in December, the average high-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 56%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Hurley?

The average relative humidity in December in Hurley is 56%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hurley, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Hurley have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hurley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hurley, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Hurley, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Hurley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hurley, NM

Average temperature in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hurley, NM

Average pressure in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hurley, NM

Average wind speed in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hurley, NM

Average humidity in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Hurley, NM

Average rainfall in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Hurley, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hurley, NM

Average snowfall in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hurley, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 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
Hurley, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hurley, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hurley, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hurley, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hurley, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Hurley, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Hurley, NM

Average visibility in December - Hurley, 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).

Hurley, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location