December weather forecast
Lincoln, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lincoln, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

During January and December, Lincoln registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, in Lincoln, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

Lincoln's lowest temperatures tend to occur in January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the temperature in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lincoln, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lincoln, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lincoln have in December?

In Lincoln, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lincoln, NM

Average temperature in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Lincoln, NM

Average pressure in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lincoln, NM

Average wind speed in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lincoln, NM

Average humidity in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Lincoln, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lincoln, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Lincoln, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Lincoln, NM

Average visibility in December - Lincoln, 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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