December weather forecast
Navajo Dam, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Navajo Dam, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Navajo Dam's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Navajo Dam generally rests at an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In Navajo Dam, the average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Navajo Dam, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Navajo Dam, New Mexico, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.6 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Navajo Dam, the average sunshine in December is 6.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Navajo Dam. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Navajo Dam?

In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Navajo Dam?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Navajo Dam, the average day length in December is 9h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Navajo Dam?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Navajo Dam have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average temperature in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average pressure in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average wind speed in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average humidity in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average rainfall in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average snowfall in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.3 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
Navajo Dam, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average UV index in December - Navajo Dam, 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
Navajo Dam, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Navajo Dam, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Navajo Dam, NM

Average visibility in December - Navajo Dam, 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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