December weather forecast
Rociada, NM

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rociada, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 42.1°F (5.6°C) and as low as 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rociada, 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 Rociada, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. In Rociada, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Temperature records mark December as the coldest month, with highs averaging 42.1°F (5.6°C) and lows at 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Rociada?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rociada, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rociada?

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

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 intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rociada, NM

Average temperature in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average pressure in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average wind speed in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average humidity in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average rainfall in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average snowfall in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

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

Average sunshine days in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average UV index in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Rociada, 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
Rociada, NM

Average visibility in December - Rociada, 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).

Rociada, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location