December weather forecast
Pinos Altos, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pinos Altos, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

December, noted for its average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Pinos Altos, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Pinos Altos, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pinos Altos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pinos Altos are January through March, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Pinos Altos experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, during December are 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pinos Altos, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pinos Altos, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pinos Altos have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pinos Altos is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average temperature in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average pressure in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average wind speed in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average humidity in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average rainfall in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average snowfall in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pinos Altos, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average UV index in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Pinos Altos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Pinos Altos, NM

Average visibility in December - Pinos Altos, 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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