December weather forecast
Ilfeld, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ilfeld, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December is Ilfeld's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and lows of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ilfeld, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ilfeld, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ilfeld are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ilfeld, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Ilfeld, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Ilfeld, New Mexico, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ilfeld are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Ilfeld?

With average high and low temperatures of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively, December is Ilfeld's coldest month.

Is it cold in Ilfeld during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ilfeld, is 42.1°F (5.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months in Ilfeld?

The months with the highest humidity in Ilfeld, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ilfeld?

In Ilfeld, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ilfeld?

In December, in Ilfeld, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ilfeld in December?

In Ilfeld, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ilfeld?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ilfeld, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ilfeld?

The average day length in December in Ilfeld is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ilfeld?

On the first day of December in Ilfeld, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ilfeld?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ilfeld?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ilfeld?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ilfeld, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average temperature in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Ilfeld, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average wind speed in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average humidity in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Ilfeld, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average snowfall in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Ilfeld, 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
Ilfeld, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ilfeld, 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 and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Ilfeld, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ilfeld, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ilfeld, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Ilfeld, NM

Average visibility in December - Ilfeld, 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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