Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 15.4°F (-9.2°C) in Peñasco.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Peñasco is 72%.Rainfall
In Peñasco, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Peñasco?
What is the average humidity in December in Peñasco?
How many days does it rain in December in Peñasco?
When does it snow the most in Peñasco?
How much does it snow in Peñasco in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Peñasco?
How many hours of daylight does Peñasco have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Peñasco?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Peñasco?
How many hours of sunshine does Peñasco have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peñasco?
What is the UV index reading in December in Peñasco?
Average temperature in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average humidity in December: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).
Average rainfall in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 5.35"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Peñasco, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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