December weather forecast
Pinehill, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Pinehill, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Pinehill records a mean low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pinehill, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pinehill, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.76" (451mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pinehill, is 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pinehill, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pinehill, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Pinehill, the average day length in December is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Pinehill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Pinehill, NM

Average pressure in December - Pinehill, 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 May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pinehill, NM

Average wind speed in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pinehill, NM

Average humidity in December - Pinehill, 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 (24%).

Average rainfall in December
Pinehill, NM

Average rainfall in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Pinehill, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pinehill, NM

Average snowfall in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pinehill, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinehill, 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: 6h and 4min

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: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pinehill, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pinehill, NM

Average UV index in December - Pinehill, 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
Pinehill, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Pinehill, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Pinehill, NM

Average visibility in December - Pinehill, 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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