December weather forecast
Seneca, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Seneca, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

In Seneca, New Mexico, the month of December registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 45.5°F (7.5°C) at the peak and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 54%, December is the most humid month in Seneca.

Rainfall

In Seneca, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Seneca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Seneca, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Seneca, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.7 days and aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Seneca, New Mexico, is 6.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

With an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), December is the coldest month.

What is the temperature in December?

In Seneca, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 54%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Seneca, in December, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Seneca, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Seneca have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Seneca have in December?

In Seneca, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Seneca, NM

Average pressure in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Seneca, NM

Average wind speed in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Seneca, NM

Average humidity in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Seneca, NM

Average rainfall in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Seneca, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Seneca, NM

Average snowfall in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Seneca, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Seneca, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Seneca, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Seneca, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Seneca, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Seneca, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Seneca, NM

Average visibility in December - Seneca, 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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