December weather forecast
Ruidoso Downs, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

In Ruidoso Downs, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are the most humid months in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico.

Rainfall

In Ruidoso Downs, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Ruidoso Downs's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and lows of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What are December temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ruidoso Downs, is 45.1°F (7.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ruidoso Downs, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ruidoso Downs, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ruidoso Downs in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ruidoso Downs have in December?

In December, the average day length in Ruidoso Downs is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruidoso Downs have in December?

In Ruidoso Downs, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average temperature in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average pressure in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average wind speed in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average humidity in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average rainfall in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average snowfall in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average UV index in December - Ruidoso Downs, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Ruidoso Downs, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Ruidoso Downs, NM

Average visibility in December - Ruidoso Downs, 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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