December weather forecast
Paradise Hills, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paradise Hills, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Paradise Hills reports a consistent average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

Rainfall

In Paradise Hills, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Paradise Hills, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 59%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Paradise Hills, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Paradise Hills, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Paradise Hills have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Paradise Hills have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Paradise Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average temperature in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average pressure in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average wind speed in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average humidity in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average rainfall in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, May and June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average snowfall in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 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
Paradise Hills, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average UV index in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Paradise Hills, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Paradise Hills, NM

Average visibility in December - Paradise Hills, 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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