December weather forecast
San Rafael, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in San Rafael, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 23°F (-5°C).

Temperature

A shift in San Rafael's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). San Rafael encounters an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In San Rafael, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in San Rafael, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in San Rafael are January through April, October through December. In San Rafael, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In San Rafael, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in San Rafael, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in San Rafael, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Rafael are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in San Rafael during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in San Rafael, is 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23°F (-5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in San Rafael?

The average relative humidity in December in San Rafael is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in San Rafael?

In December, in San Rafael, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in San Rafael in December?

In December, in San Rafael, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in San Rafael?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in San Rafael?

The average day length in December in San Rafael is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in San Rafael?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in San Rafael, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does San Rafael have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in San Rafael, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in San Rafael?

The months with the lowest UV index in San Rafael, New Mexico, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in San Rafael?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
San Rafael, NM

Average temperature in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
San Rafael, NM

Average pressure in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
San Rafael, NM

Average wind speed in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
San Rafael, NM

Average humidity in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
San Rafael, NM

Average rainfall in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
San Rafael, NM

Average rainfall days in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
San Rafael, NM

Average snowfall in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
San Rafael, NM

Average snowfall days in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
San Rafael, NM

Average sunshine days in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
San Rafael, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
San Rafael, NM

Average cloud cover in December - San Rafael, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
San Rafael, NM

Average visibility in December - San Rafael, 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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