Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). Ocate reports an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 71%.Rainfall
In Ocate, during December, the rain falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Ocate, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ocate, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 53.62" (1362mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ocate, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ocate, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ocate, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Ocate, NM
- Average humidity in December: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in December
Ocate, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Ocate, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ocate, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 9.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ocate, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ocate, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ocate, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Ocate, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ocate, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Ocate, 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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