December weather forecast
University Park, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in University Park, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

University Park's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In University Park, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In University Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.4 days and collects up to 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall in University Park, New Mexico. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.1 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in December leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for University Park in December?

In University Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In University Park, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does University Park have in December?

In University Park, the average day length in December is 10h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does University Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
University Park, NM

Average temperature in December - University Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in December
University Park, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
University Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - University Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).

Average humidity in December
University Park, NM

Average humidity in December - University Park, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

Average rainfall in December
University Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - University Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
University Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
University Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - University Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
University Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
University Park, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - University Park, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
University Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - University Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
University Park, NM

Average UV index in December - University Park, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
University Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - University Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in December
University Park, NM

Average visibility in December - University Park, 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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