December weather forecast
Quay, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Quay, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Quay, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Quay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 73.4 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) 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 6:45 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

During the coldest month in Quay, December, temperatures average a high of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and a low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What are the temperatures in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Quay, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Quay?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) 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 Quay have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:54 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Quay have in December?

In Quay, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Quay, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Quay, NM

Average pressure in December - Quay, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Quay, NM

Average wind speed in December - Quay, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Quay, NM

Average humidity in December - Quay, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (33%).

Average rainfall in December
Quay, NM

Average rainfall in December - Quay, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Quay, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Quay, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Quay, NM

Average snowfall in December - Quay, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Quay, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Quay, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Quay, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quay, 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: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Quay, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Quay, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Quay, NM

Average UV index in December - Quay, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Quay, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Quay, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Quay, NM

Average visibility in December - Quay, 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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