December weather forecast
Tres Piedras, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). During December, Tres Piedras records an average temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tres Piedras is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tres Piedras, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Tres Piedras, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.24" (184mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 snowfall days, and 43.15" (1096mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Tres Piedras is 6.7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tres Piedras. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Tres Piedras in December?

During December, Tres Piedras experiences an average high-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and a low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tres Piedras?

In Tres Piedras, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tres Piedras?

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tres Piedras in December?

In Tres Piedras, New Mexico, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tres Piedras?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tres Piedras, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tres Piedras?

In Tres Piedras, New Mexico, the average day length in December is 9h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tres Piedras?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tres Piedras?

In Tres Piedras, the average sunshine duration in December is 6.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tres Piedras?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tres Piedras.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tres Piedras?

In Tres Piedras, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average temperature in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average pressure in December - Tres Piedras, 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
Tres Piedras, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

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

Average humidity in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average humidity in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tres Piedras, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average UV index in December - Tres Piedras, 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
Tres Piedras, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tres Piedras, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Tres Piedras, NM

Average visibility in December - Tres Piedras, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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