December weather forecast
Old Horse Springs, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Old Horse Springs, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Old Horse Springs's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Old Horse Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Old Horse Springs, New Mexico, are January through May, October through December. In December, in Old Horse Springs, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Old Horse Springs is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Old Horse Springs in December has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Old Horse Springs, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Old Horse Springs, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Old Horse Springs, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Horse Springs have in December?

In Old Horse Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average temperature in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average pressure in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average wind speed in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average humidity in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average rainfall in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average snowfall in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average UV index in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average visibility in December - Old Horse Springs, 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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