December weather forecast
Loco Hills, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Loco Hills, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.8°F (13.2°C) and min 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Loco Hills's December weather, with an average high temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Loco Hills, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Loco Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Loco Hills is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 55.8°F (13.2°C) and a minimum average of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What are December temperatures?

During December, Loco Hills experiences an average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Loco Hills?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Loco Hills, in December, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Loco Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average pressure in December - Loco Hills, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average wind speed in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average humidity in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average rainfall in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average snowfall in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 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
Loco Hills, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loco Hills, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average UV index in December - Loco Hills, 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
Loco Hills, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Loco Hills, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
Loco Hills, NM

Average visibility in December - Loco Hills, 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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