December weather forecast
Paraje, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paraje, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Paraje experiences a consistent average temperature of 23°F (-5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Paraje, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 23°F (-5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Paraje, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Paraje, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Paraje?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paraje have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:08 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paraje have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Paraje, NM

Average pressure in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Paraje, NM

Average wind speed in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Paraje, NM

Average humidity in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Paraje, NM

Average rainfall in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Paraje, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paraje, NM

Average snowfall in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paraje, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Paraje, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paraje, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paraje, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Paraje, NM

Average UV index in December - Paraje, 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
Paraje, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Paraje, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Paraje, NM

Average visibility in December - Paraje, 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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