December weather forecast
Mesilla Park, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.4°F (3°C) and max 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in November to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Mesilla Park in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In Mesilla Park, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mesilla Park, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mesilla Park, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Mesilla Park?

In December, in Mesilla Park, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) 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 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mesilla Park have in December?

In December, the average day length in Mesilla Park is 10h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Mesilla Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Mesilla Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average temperature in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average pressure in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average humidity in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average UV index in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Mesilla Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Mesilla Park, NM

Average visibility in December - Mesilla Park, 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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