December weather forecast
Santa Clara, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

December, recording an average high temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and a low temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C), is Santa Clara's coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.7 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the usual temperature for Santa Clara in December?

The high-temperature during December is 48.7°F (9.3°C) and the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Santa Clara, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:17 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average temperature in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average pressure in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average wind speed in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average humidity in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Clara, 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 and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Clara, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Santa Clara, NM

Average visibility in December - Santa Clara, 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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