December weather forecast
Questa, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Questa, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Questa experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 32.7°F (0.4°C). Questa throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

In Questa, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Questa, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Questa, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Questa. In Questa, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.24" (184mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 snowfall days, and 43.15" (1096mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Questa, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Questa in December?

In Questa, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.2°F (-11°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Questa?

The average relative humidity in December in Questa, New Mexico, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Questa in December?

In Questa, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Questa?

In Questa, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Questa?

December has the shortest days of the year in Questa, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Questa?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Questa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Questa, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Questa have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Questa is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Questa?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Questa, New Mexico.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Questa?

In Questa, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Questa, NM

Average temperature in December - Questa, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Questa, NM

Average pressure in December - Questa, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Questa, NM

Average wind speed in December - Questa, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Questa, NM

Average humidity in December - Questa, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Questa, NM

Average rainfall in December - Questa, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Questa, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Questa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Questa, NM

Average snowfall in December - Questa, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Questa, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Questa, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Questa, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Questa, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Questa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Questa, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Questa, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Questa, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Questa, NM

Average visibility in December - Questa, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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