December weather forecast
Oil Center, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Oil Center, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and December, recording an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

In Oil Center, during December, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Oil Center, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.7 days and collects up to 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January, February, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) 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 6:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

During January and December, Oil Center registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oil Center, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 51%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oil Center, in December, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall in Oil Center is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Oil Center have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Oil Center?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oil Center, NM

Average temperature in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (93°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Oil Center, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oil Center, NM

Average wind speed in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oil Center, NM

Average humidity in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Oil Center, NM

Average rainfall in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Oil Center, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oil Center, NM

Average snowfall in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oil Center, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oil Center, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Oil Center, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15 days).

Average UV index in December
Oil Center, NM

Average UV index in December - Oil Center, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Oil Center, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Oil Center, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Oil Center, NM

Average visibility in December - Oil Center, 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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