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
With the onset of December, Taos Ski Valley experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average temperature during December nights is registered at a frigid cold 13.1°F (-10.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Taos Ski Valley, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.6 snowfall days, and 43.5" (1105mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 6.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taos Ski Valley, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Taos Ski Valley, 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 Ski Valley, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Taos Ski Valley, 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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