December weather forecast
Vadito, NM

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vadito, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°F (-9.2°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). An average low-temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

In Vadito, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Vadito are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

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 December, the average relative humidity 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 in Vadito?

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 Vadito, New Mexico, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vadito?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.

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

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 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Vadito have in December?

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

What is the month 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 intensity in December in Vadito?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vadito, NM

Average temperature in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average pressure in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average wind speed in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average humidity in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average rainfall in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average snowfall in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Vadito, 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: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vadito, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average UV index in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Vadito, 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
Vadito, NM

Average visibility in December - Vadito, 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).

Vadito, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location