December weather forecast
Reserve, NM

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the nights in December, Reserve experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Reserve, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Reserve, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Reserve, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow. In Reserve, 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 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Reserve, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Reserve in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Reserve, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Reserve?

In December, the average relative humidity in Reserve, New Mexico, is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Reserve?

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

How much does it snow in Reserve in December?

In Reserve, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Reserve?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Reserve, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Reserve?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Reserve, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Reserve?

The month with the least sunshine in Reserve, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Reserve?

In Reserve, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Reserve?

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 Reserve?

In Reserve, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Reserve, NM

Average temperature in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average pressure in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average wind speed in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average humidity in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average rainfall in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average snowfall in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Reserve, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Reserve, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average UV index in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Reserve, 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
Reserve, NM

Average visibility in December - Reserve, 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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