December weather forecast
Ute Park, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ute Park, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). In December, Ute Park's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Ute Park, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Ute Park, in December, during 4.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ute Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Ute Park, in December, snow falls for 11.2 days, with typically accumulated 9.21" (234mm) of snow. In Ute Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 53.62" (1362mm) 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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ute Park, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ute Park, the average relative humidity in December is 71%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, in Ute Park, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

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

In Ute Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Ute Park, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ute Park, NM

Average temperature in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Ute Park, NM

Average pressure in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ute Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ute Park, NM

Average humidity in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in December
Ute Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Ute Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ute Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ute Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ute Park, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ute Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Ute Park, NM

Average UV index in December - Ute Park, 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
Ute Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Ute Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Ute Park, NM

Average visibility in December - Ute 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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