December weather forecast
Red Hill, NM

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). During December, Red Hill witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Red Hill, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Red Hill, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated. In Red Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Red Hill, New Mexico, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 7.8" (198mm) of snow is 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 Red Hill, 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 7:03 am and sunset at 5:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:16 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Red Hill have in December?

In Red Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Hill, NM

Average temperature in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average pressure in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average wind speed in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average humidity in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average rainfall in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average snowfall in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average UV index in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Red Hill, 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
Red Hill, NM

Average visibility in December - Red Hill, 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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