December weather forecast
Progresso, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Progresso, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Progresso, New Mexico, sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Progresso witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Progresso, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.3 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) 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 in Progresso, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Progresso experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Progresso, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Progresso, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 6.8h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Progresso, NM

Average temperature in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Progresso, NM

Average pressure in December - Progresso, 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 April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Progresso, NM

Average wind speed in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Progresso, NM

Average humidity in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Progresso, NM

Average rainfall in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Progresso, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Progresso, NM

Average snowfall in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Progresso, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Progresso, 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 December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Progresso, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Progresso, NM

Average UV index in December - Progresso, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Progresso, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Progresso, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Progresso, NM

Average visibility in December - Progresso, 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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