December weather forecast
San Cristobal, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in San Cristobal, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In San Cristobal, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In San Cristobal, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 snowfall days, and 43.15" (1096mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In San Cristobal, 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.2°F (-11°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In San Cristobal, during December, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In San Cristobal, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In San Cristobal, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In San Cristobal, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average temperature in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average pressure in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average wind speed in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average humidity in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average rainfall in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average rainfall days in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average snowfall in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average snowfall days in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average sunshine days in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average UV index in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average cloud cover in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
San Cristobal, NM

Average visibility in December - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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