December weather forecast
White Rock, NM

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in White Rock, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). December's nights in White Rock, New Mexico, observe an average temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in White Rock is 66%.

Rainfall

In White Rock, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In White Rock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In White Rock, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow. In White Rock, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 19.69" (500mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of December, in White Rock, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in White Rock in December?

In December, in White Rock, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in White Rock?

In White Rock, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in White Rock in December?

In White Rock, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in White Rock in December?

In White Rock, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in White Rock?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in White Rock.

How many hours of daylight does White Rock have in December?

The average day length in December in White Rock, New Mexico, is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in White Rock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in White Rock?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in White Rock?

The average sunshine duration in December in White Rock is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in White Rock?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in White Rock, New Mexico.

What is the UV index intensity in December in White Rock?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in White Rock, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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
White Rock, NM

Average temperature in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
White Rock, NM

Average pressure in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
White Rock, NM

Average wind speed in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
White Rock, NM

Average humidity in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in December
White Rock, NM

Average rainfall in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
White Rock, NM

Average rainfall days in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
White Rock, NM

Average snowfall in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
White Rock, NM

Average snowfall days in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
White Rock, NM

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

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
White Rock, NM

Average sunshine days in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in December
White Rock, NM

Average UV index in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
White Rock, NM

Average cloud cover in December - White Rock, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in December
White Rock, NM

Average visibility in December - White Rock, 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).

White Rock, New Mexico, USA

Weather forecast for your location

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