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
The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). During the month of December, Standing Rock's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.Rainfall
In Standing Rock, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Standing Rock, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Standing Rock, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.1 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Standing Rock, 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 (23%).
Average rainfall in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Standing Rock, 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: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Standing Rock, 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
Standing Rock, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Standing Rock, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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