December weather forecast
Tres Ritos, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tres Ritos, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Tres Ritos, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The months with the most snowfall in Tres Ritos are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tres Ritos.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Tres Ritos?

The average relative humidity in December is 72%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 5.35" (136mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tres Ritos, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tres Ritos?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average temperature in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average pressure in December - Tres Ritos, 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 Ritos, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average humidity in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tres Ritos, NM

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

Average cloud cover in December - Tres Ritos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in December
Tres Ritos, NM

Average visibility in December - Tres Ritos, 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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