December weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alto, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low of 28°F (-2.2°C), December stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alto, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alto are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 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, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Alto, New Mexico. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Alto?

With an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C), December is the coldest month in Alto.

What are December temperatures in Alto?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Alto, is 45.1°F (7.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Alto?

September and December, with an average relative humidity of 56%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Alto?

In December, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in Alto in December?

In Alto, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Alto?

The month with the most snowfall in Alto, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Alto?

In Alto, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alto?

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

How many hours of daylight does Alto have in December?

In December, the average day length in Alto, New Mexico, is 9h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alto?

On the first day of December in Alto, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alto?

December has the least sunshine of the year in Alto, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Alto is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alto?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Alto?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alto is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alto, NM

Average temperature in December - Alto, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Alto, NM

Average pressure in December - Alto, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in December - Alto, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Alto, NM

Average humidity in December - Alto, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in December - Alto, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Alto, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in December - Alto, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Alto, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alto, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alto, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Alto, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Alto, NM

Average UV index in December - Alto, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Alto, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Alto, NM

Average visibility in December - Alto, 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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