December weather forecast
Tesuque, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tesuque, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Tesuque in December experiences a low-temperature average of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Tesuque, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tesuque, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tesuque, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tesuque?

The average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tesuque, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tesuque, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Tesuque, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine in Tesuque are January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tesuque, NM

Average temperature in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tesuque, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tesuque, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tesuque, NM

Average humidity in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Tesuque, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tesuque, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tesuque, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tesuque, NM

Average UV index in December - Tesuque, 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
Tesuque, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
Tesuque, NM

Average visibility in December - Tesuque, 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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