December weather forecast
Sapello, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sapello, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December proves to be the coldest month, recording an average maximum temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a minimum temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months in Sapello, New Mexico.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sapello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sapello, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

December, known for its average high temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is December in Sapello?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sapello, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sapello is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sapello, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sapello in December?

In Sapello, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) 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 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sapello have in December?

In Sapello, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sapello?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sapello, NM

Average temperature in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sapello, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sapello, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Sapello, NM

Average humidity in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in December
Sapello, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Sapello, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sapello, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sapello, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sapello, 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
Sapello, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sapello, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sapello, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sapello, NM

Average UV index in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sapello, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sapello, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Sapello, NM

Average visibility in December - Sapello, 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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