December weather forecast
Santa Teresa, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Teresa, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and lows of 39.2°F (4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Santa Teresa, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Santa Teresa, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.4 rainfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa Teresa, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Santa Teresa's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a low of 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Santa Teresa in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Santa Teresa, is 54.5°F (12.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Santa Teresa, the average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Santa Teresa, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Santa Teresa, in December, during 1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Teresa have in December?

The average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Teresa?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average temperature in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average pressure in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average wind speed in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average humidity in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average rainfall in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

Average rainfall days in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average snowfall in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average UV index in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Teresa, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Santa Teresa, NM

Average visibility in December - Santa Teresa, 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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