December weather forecast
Buena Vista, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Buena Vista, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Buena Vista are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Buena Vista, New Mexico, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buena Vista, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Buena Vista, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, in Buena Vista, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in December is 7.1h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Buena Vista?

December is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

How cold does it get in Buena Vista in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Buena Vista, is 42.1°F (5.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What are the most humid months in Buena Vista?

The months with the highest humidity in Buena Vista, New Mexico, are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

What is the average humidity in December in Buena Vista?

In December, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How much does it rain in Buena Vista in December?

In Buena Vista, New Mexico, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, New Mexico, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buena Vista?

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

How many hours of daylight does Buena Vista have in December?

In December, the average day length in Buena Vista, New Mexico, is 9h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buena Vista?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buena Vista, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Buena Vista?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Buena Vista?

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 reading in December in Buena Vista?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average temperature in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average pressure in December - Buena Vista, 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 April (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average wind speed in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average humidity in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average rainfall in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average snowfall in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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
Buena Vista, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buena Vista, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average UV index in December - Buena Vista, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Buena Vista, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in December
Buena Vista, NM

Average visibility in December - Buena Vista, 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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