December weather forecast
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) is expected in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, during December.

Humidity

In Santa Clara Pueblo, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara Pueblo. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Santa Clara Pueblo in December?

The high-temperature in Santa Clara Pueblo during December is 40.1°F (4.5°C) and the low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Clara Pueblo?

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, is 66%.

How much does it rain in Santa Clara Pueblo in December?

In December, in Santa Clara Pueblo, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Santa Clara Pueblo?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Santa Clara Pueblo in December?

In Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, in December, during 5.7 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Clara Pueblo?

The month with the shortest days in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Clara Pueblo have in December?

The average day length in December in Santa Clara Pueblo is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Clara Pueblo?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara Pueblo have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Santa Clara Pueblo is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara Pueblo?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Santa Clara Pueblo?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average pressure in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, 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: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average UV index in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara Pueblo, 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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