December weather forecast
Sunland Park, NM

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Weather in December

The weather in December in Sunland Park, New Mexico, sends off the year with chilling high temperatures of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and relative humidity of 48%. Compared to November, December sees a further dip in temperatures, indicating the fully-fledged arrival of winter. The dawn of winter results in cold and shorter days and somewhat increased cloud cover. The moderate wind speed adds to the chilling conditions typical in December. As the year progresses towards its end, the city prepares itself to welcome the New Year with festivities under a chilly winter sky.

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sunland Park, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.4 days and collects up to 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 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 December, 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.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in December translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Sunland Park?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sunland Park, is 55.2°F (12.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 48%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall in Sunland Park is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunland Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sunland Park, the average day length in December is 10h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / 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 in Sunland Park is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunland Park have in December?

In Sunland Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average temperature in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average pressure in December - Sunland Park, 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
Sunland Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average humidity in December - Sunland Park, 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
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sunland Park, 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, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunland Park, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average UV index in December - Sunland Park, 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 November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Sunland Park, NM

Average visibility in December - Sunland Park, 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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