December weather forecast
Pie Town, NM

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Pie Town dips to a steady average of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pie Town, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pie Town, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pie Town, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Pie Town, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Pie Town, the average sunshine in December is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

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

How much 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?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pie Town have in December?

In Pie Town, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pie Town, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pie Town, NM

Average temperature in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average pressure in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average wind speed in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average humidity in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average rainfall in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average snowfall in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pie Town, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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
Pie Town, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average UV index in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Pie Town, 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
Pie Town, NM

Average visibility in December - Pie Town, 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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