December weather forecast
Fort Wingate, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Wingate, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°F (-5.2°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Fort Wingate observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, is 66%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Wingate, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Wingate, New Mexico. In Fort Wingate, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Wingate, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Fort Wingate, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Fort Wingate.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Fort Wingate during December?

In December, in Fort Wingate, the average high-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Wingate?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in Fort Wingate in December?

In Fort Wingate, New Mexico, in December, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Wingate?

In Fort Wingate, New Mexico, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Wingate?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fort Wingate have in December?

The average day length in December in Fort Wingate is 9h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Wingate?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:11 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Fort Wingate?

The months with the least sunshine in Fort Wingate are January and December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Wingate have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fort Wingate is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Wingate?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Wingate?

In Fort Wingate, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average temperature in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average pressure in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average wind speed in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average humidity in December - Fort Wingate, 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 (23%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average rainfall in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average snowfall in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Wingate, 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: 6h and 3min

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: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average UV index in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Wingate, NM

Average visibility in December - Fort Wingate, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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