December weather forecast
Quemado, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Quemado, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Quemado is 64%.

Rainfall

In Quemado, during December, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Quemado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Quemado are January through May, October through December. In Quemado, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow. In Quemado, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Quemado experiences an average 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 Quemado, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Quemado, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Quemado, 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 9h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Quemado have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Quemado have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months 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?

In Quemado, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Quemado, NM

Average temperature in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average pressure in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average wind speed in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average humidity in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average rainfall in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average snowfall in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Quemado, 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 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
Quemado, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average UV index in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Quemado, 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
Quemado, NM

Average visibility in December - Quemado, 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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