December weather forecast
Tajique, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Tajique, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tajique, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.3 days and collects up to 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tajique?

In Tajique, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tajique, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tajique?

In Tajique, in December, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tajique, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:04 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Tajique, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tajique, NM

Average temperature in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Tajique, NM

Average pressure in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tajique, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Tajique, NM

Average humidity in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Tajique, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Tajique, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tajique, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tajique, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tajique, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tajique, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tajique, NM

Average UV index in December - Tajique, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tajique, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tajique, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Tajique, NM

Average visibility in December - Tajique, 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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