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
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Santa Fe have in December?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in December: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 5.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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 Fe, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, 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 June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Santa Fe, 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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