December weather forecast
Picacho, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Picacho, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The coldest months are January and December, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Picacho, New Mexico, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) 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 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Picacho witnesses its lowest temperatures during January and December, when the average high-temperature reaches 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

In Picacho, 45.3°F (7.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Picacho, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Picacho?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Picacho, NM

Average pressure in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Picacho, NM

Average wind speed in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Picacho, NM

Average humidity in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Picacho, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Picacho, NM

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Picacho, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Picacho, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Picacho, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Picacho, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Picacho, NM

Average visibility in December - Picacho, 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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