December weather forecast
Pastura, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pastura, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pastura, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:59 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December is the month when Pastura experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What are December temperatures?

During December, Pastura experiences an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Pastura?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

What is the average humidity in December in Pastura?

In December, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pastura, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:59 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pastura?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Pastura, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pastura, NM

Average temperature in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Pastura, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pastura, NM

Average wind speed in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
Pastura, NM

Average humidity in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Pastura, NM

Average rainfall in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Pastura, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pastura, NM

Average snowfall in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pastura, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 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
Pastura, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pastura, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pastura, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Pastura, NM

Average UV index in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pastura, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Pastura, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Pastura, NM

Average visibility in December - Pastura, 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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