December weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Potato Patch, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

In Potato Patch, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Potato Patch, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Potato Patch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Potato Patch, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Potato Patch, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Potato Patch in December?

In Potato Patch, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Potato Patch have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the month 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average pressure in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Potato Patch, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Potato Patch, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in December - Potato Patch, 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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