December weather forecast
Virden, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Virden, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 52.7°F (11.5°C) and as low as 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 53%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 0.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Virden, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Virden is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December is the month when Virden sees the average lowest temperatures, with a high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the temperature in December in Virden?

The high-temperature, in December, in Virden, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 53%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December in Virden?

In Virden, the average relative humidity in December is 53%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Virden, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.9 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Virden have in December?

In Virden, the average day length in December is 10h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:20 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Virden have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Virden, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Virden, NM

Average pressure in December - Virden, 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 June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Virden, NM

Average wind speed in December - Virden, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Virden, NM

Average humidity in December - Virden, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).

Average rainfall in December
Virden, NM

Average rainfall in December - Virden, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Virden, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Virden, NM

Average snowfall in December - Virden, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Virden, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Virden, 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: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Virden, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Virden, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Virden, NM

Average UV index in December - Virden, 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
Virden, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Virden, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Virden, NM

Average visibility in December - Virden, 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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