December weather forecast
Winston, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Winston, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

In Winston, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in December, averaging a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.9 rainfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Winston, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 4.4 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Winston?

Winston records the coldest temperatures in December, averaging a high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the temperature in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Winston, the average relative humidity in December is 50%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Winston, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winston?

The month with the shortest days in Winston is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Winston have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:13 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Winston?

In Winston, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Winston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Winston, NM

Average temperature in December - Winston, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Winston, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Winston, NM

Average wind speed in December - Winston, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Winston, NM

Average humidity in December - Winston, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in December
Winston, NM

Average rainfall in December - Winston, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in December
Winston, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Winston, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Winston, NM

Average snowfall in December - Winston, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Winston, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Winston, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winston, 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 and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Winston, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Winston, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Winston, NM

Average UV index in December - Winston, 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
Winston, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Winston, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Winston, NM

Average visibility in December - Winston, 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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