December weather forecast
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lower San Francisco Plaza, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Lower San Francisco Plaza witnesses an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Lower San Francisco Plaza, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Lower San Francisco Plaza, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lower San Francisco Plaza, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lower San Francisco Plaza, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Lower San Francisco Plaza, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lower San Francisco Plaza, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lower San Francisco Plaza, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lower San Francisco Plaza, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

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 Lower San Francisco Plaza have in December?

In Lower San Francisco Plaza, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lower San Francisco Plaza, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lower San Francisco Plaza?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average temperature in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average pressure in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average wind speed in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average humidity in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average rainfall in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average snowfall in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average UV index in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Lower San Francisco Plaza, NM

Average visibility in December - Lower San Francisco Plaza, 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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