December weather forecast
Mentmore, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mentmore, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Mentmore observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Mentmore in December experiences a low-temperature average of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Mentmore is 66%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mentmore, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mentmore, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Mentmore 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Mentmore in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mentmore during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mentmore?

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in Mentmore in December?

In Mentmore, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mentmore in December?

In Mentmore, New Mexico, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mentmore?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Mentmore?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mentmore?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Mentmore?

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mentmore, New Mexico.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mentmore?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mentmore, New Mexico, is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mentmore?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mentmore?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mentmore, NM

Average temperature in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average pressure in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average wind speed in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average humidity in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average rainfall in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average snowfall in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average UV index in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Mentmore, 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
Mentmore, NM

Average visibility in December - Mentmore, 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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