December weather forecast
Jornada, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Jornada, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Jornada witnesses the coldest weather in December, with temperatures averaging a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jornada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.9 days and collects up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Jornada, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December, with an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

What is the average December temperature?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Jornada is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Jornada, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Jornada, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jornada have in December?

In Jornada, the average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Jornada?

The months with the least sunshine in Jornada are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Jornada have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Jornada is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Jornada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Jornada, NM

Average temperature in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Jornada, NM

Average pressure in December - Jornada, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jornada, NM

Average wind speed in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Jornada, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Jornada, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Jornada, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jornada, NM

Average snowfall in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jornada, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Jornada, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jornada, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jornada, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Jornada, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Jornada, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Jornada, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Jornada, NM

Average visibility in December - Jornada, 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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