December weather forecast
Peña Blanca, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peña Blanca, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). In the month of December, Peña Blanca experiences an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Peña Blanca, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Peña Blanca, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Peña Blanca, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Peña Blanca have in December?

In Peña Blanca, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Peña Blanca, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average temperature in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average pressure in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average wind speed in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average humidity in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peña Blanca, 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average UV index in December - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Peña Blanca, 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 9).

Average visibility in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average visibility in December - Peña Blanca, 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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