December weather forecast
Manuelito, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Manuelito, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Manuelito's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Manuelito, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Manuelito, records 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Manuelito, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Manuelito, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Manuelito?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Manuelito, the average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Manuelito, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Manuelito?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Manuelito, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Manuelito, NM

Average temperature in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Manuelito, NM

Average pressure in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Manuelito, NM

Average wind speed in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Manuelito, NM

Average humidity in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Manuelito, NM

Average rainfall in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Manuelito, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manuelito, NM

Average snowfall in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manuelito, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Manuelito, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Manuelito, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Manuelito, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Manuelito, NM

Average visibility in December - Manuelito, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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