December weather forecast
Variadero, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Variadero, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.3°F (9.6°C) and min 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Variadero's coldest month, December, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Variadero, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Variadero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.6 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Variadero are January through April, October through December. In Variadero, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Variadero, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Variadero.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of December, in Variadero, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Variadero, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Variadero?

December, on average, is the coldest month in Variadero, New Mexico, registering a high temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the temperature in December in Variadero?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month in Variadero?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Variadero?

In December, the average relative humidity in Variadero, New Mexico, is 52%.

How much does it rain in Variadero in December?

In Variadero, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Variadero?

In Variadero, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Variadero?

December has the shortest days of the year in Variadero, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Variadero is 9h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Variadero?

On the first day of December in Variadero, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:55 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Variadero?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Variadero?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Variadero?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Variadero?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Variadero is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Variadero, NM

Average temperature in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Variadero, NM

Average pressure in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Variadero, NM

Average wind speed in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
Variadero, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in December
Variadero, NM

Average rainfall in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Variadero, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Variadero, NM

Average snowfall in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Variadero, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Variadero, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Variadero, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Variadero, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Variadero, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Variadero, NM

Average visibility in December - Variadero, 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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