December weather forecast
Tierra Amarilla, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tierra Amarilla, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Tierra Amarilla's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from an icy 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). An average temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Tierra Amarilla, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tierra Amarilla are January through May, September through December. In Tierra Amarilla, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow. In Tierra Amarilla, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.5 days and aggregates up to 75.04" (1906mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Tierra Amarilla, the average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Tierra Amarilla in December has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tierra Amarilla, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Tierra Amarilla, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.95" (329mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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?

In Tierra Amarilla, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tierra Amarilla have in December?

In Tierra Amarilla, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Tierra Amarilla, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average temperature in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average pressure in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average humidity in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (14.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tierra Amarilla, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average UV index in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Average visibility in December - Tierra Amarilla, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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 (4mi).

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