December weather forecast
Rainsville, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rainsville, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and lows of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Rainsville, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rainsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rainsville. In Rainsville, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rainsville, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Rainsville, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Rainsville?

The month of December sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 42.1°F (5.6°C) at the peak and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at the low.

How cold does it get in Rainsville in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Rainsville, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Rainsville?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months in Rainsville, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in December in Rainsville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How much does it rain in Rainsville in December?

In Rainsville, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rainsville in December?

In Rainsville, New Mexico, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rainsville?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rainsville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rainsville?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rainsville is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rainsville?

The months with the lowest UV index in Rainsville are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Rainsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Rainsville, New Mexico, 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
Rainsville, NM

Average temperature in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rainsville, NM

Average pressure in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rainsville, NM

Average wind speed in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Rainsville, NM

Average humidity in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Rainsville, NM

Average rainfall in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Rainsville, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rainsville, NM

Average snowfall in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rainsville, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rainsville, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Rainsville, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rainsville, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Rainsville, NM

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Rainsville, NM

Average visibility in December - Rainsville, 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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