December weather forecast
Tularosa, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tularosa, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

December is the month when Tularosa sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Tularosa, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

In Tularosa, in December, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.5 rainfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in Tularosa, New Mexico. In Tularosa, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.9 snowfall days, and 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tularosa is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Tularosa. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Tularosa?

December, with its high-temperature average of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 32.5°F (0.3°C), is the coldest month in Tularosa.

What are the temperatures in Tularosa in December?

During December, Tularosa experiences an average high-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Tularosa?

With an average relative humidity of 52%, December is the most humid month in Tularosa.

What is the average humidity in December in Tularosa?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tularosa is 52%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tularosa?

In Tularosa, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Tularosa?

In Tularosa, New Mexico, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tularosa?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tularosa?

The average day length in December is 10h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tularosa?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tularosa, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Tularosa?

The month with the least sunshine in Tularosa is December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tularosa?

In Tularosa, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tularosa?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Tularosa, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tularosa?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Tularosa, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tularosa, NM

Average temperature in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in December
Tularosa, NM

Average pressure in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tularosa, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Tularosa, NM

Average humidity in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

Average rainfall in December
Tularosa, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Tularosa, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tularosa, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tularosa, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tularosa, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Tularosa, NM

Average UV index in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tularosa, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tularosa, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
Tularosa, NM

Average visibility in December - Tularosa, 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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