December weather forecast
McAlister, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in McAlister, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 50°F (10°C) and a low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

In McAlister, in December, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McAlister, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In McAlister, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McAlister, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in McAlister, New Mexico. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in McAlister?

December, having an average high-temperature of 50°F (10°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C), is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December in McAlister?

In December, in McAlister, the average high-temperature is 50°F (10°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in McAlister?

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month in McAlister.

What is the average humidity in December in McAlister?

The average relative humidity in December in McAlister is 54%.

How many days does it rain in December in McAlister?

In McAlister, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in McAlister?

In McAlister, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in McAlister?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does McAlister have in December?

In December, the average day length in McAlister, New Mexico, is 9h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in McAlister?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in McAlister, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in McAlister?

January, February and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in McAlister, New Mexico.

How long on average sun shines in December in McAlister?

In December, the average sunshine duration in McAlister, New Mexico, is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in McAlister?

The month with the lowest UV index in McAlister, New Mexico, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in McAlister?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McAlister, NM

Average temperature in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
McAlister, NM

Average pressure in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McAlister, NM

Average wind speed in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
McAlister, NM

Average humidity in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in December
McAlister, NM

Average rainfall in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
McAlister, NM

Average rainfall days in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

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

Average snowfall in December
McAlister, NM

Average snowfall in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McAlister, NM

Average snowfall days in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
McAlister, NM

Average sunshine days in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in December
McAlister, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
McAlister, NM

Average cloud cover in December - McAlister, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
McAlister, NM

Average visibility in December - McAlister, 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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