December weather forecast
Whitetail, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitetail, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

December is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 45.1°F (7.3°C) and as low as 28°F (-2.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Whitetail are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

Rainfall

In Whitetail, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Whitetail, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) 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 Whitetail, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Whitetail. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?

December is Whitetail's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and lows of 28°F (-2.2°C).

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 45.1°F (7.3°C) and the low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Whitetail are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 56%.

How much does it rain in Whitetail in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Whitetail, New Mexico, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Whitetail have in December?

In December, the average day length is 10h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Whitetail?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitetail have in December?

In Whitetail, the average sunshine duration in December is 7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whitetail, NM

Average temperature in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitetail, NM

Average pressure in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whitetail, NM

Average wind speed in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitetail, NM

Average humidity in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitetail, NM

Average rainfall in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitetail, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitetail, NM

Average snowfall in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitetail, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitetail, 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: 7h

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitetail, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitetail, NM

Average UV index in December - Whitetail, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitetail, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Whitetail, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
Whitetail, NM

Average visibility in December - Whitetail, 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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