December weather forecast
Taos Pueblo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taos Pueblo, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 33.8°F (1°C). Throughout December, Taos Pueblo anticipates an average low-temperature of 12.7°F (-10.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) 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 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Taos Pueblo are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
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 dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Taos Pueblo, 33.8°F (1°C) is the average high-temperature and 12.7°F (-10.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Taos Pueblo, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Taos Pueblo, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taos Pueblo?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Taos Pueblo have in December?

In Taos Pueblo, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Taos Pueblo?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through 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 is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average temperature in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average pressure in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average humidity in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taos Pueblo, 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 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
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average UV index in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Taos Pueblo, NM

Average visibility in December - Taos Pueblo, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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