December weather forecast
Jal, NM

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Weather in December

December sees a cooler climate in Jal, with temperatures plunging to their annual.average low of 39°F (3.9°C). With the shortest daylight hours of the year, the wintry feel of December is uncompromising. While the snowfall rate rises to 1.18in, the rainfall rate parallels the lowest of the year. A relatively high relative humidity level makes the cool air feel even colder. Enjoy the beauty of a December day as it presents a pristine and frosty panorama, painting the perfect scenes for warm indoor celebrations.

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a still refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 50%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Jal, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 81.3 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Jal.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jal in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). In September, 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 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Jal are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Jal, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.9 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Jal in December?

In Jal, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Jal, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Jal, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jal, NM

Average temperature in December - Jal, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Jal, NM

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

Average wind speed in December
Jal, NM

Average wind speed in December - Jal, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Jal, NM

Average humidity in December - Jal, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Jal, NM

Average rainfall in December - Jal, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Jal, NM

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jal, NM

Average snowfall in December - Jal, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jal, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Jal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jal, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jal, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Jal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Jal, NM

Average UV index in December - Jal, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Jal, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Jal, NM

Average visibility in December - Jal, 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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