Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). In December, Santa Cruz reports a consistent average low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Santa Cruz is 66%.Rainfall
In Santa Cruz, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. 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. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Santa Cruz?
How many days does it rain in December in Santa Cruz?
What is the snowiest month in Santa Cruz?
How many days does it snow in December in Santa Cruz?
What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Cruz?
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When are sunrise and sunset in December in Santa Cruz?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Santa Cruz?
Average temperature in December
Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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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