December weather forecast
Old Horse Springs, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Old Horse Springs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Old Horse Springs's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). The low-temperature in Old Horse Springs averages to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, in Old Horse Springs, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Old Horse Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.2 days and collects up to 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Old Horse Springs are January through May, October through December. In Old Horse Springs, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow. In Old Horse Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Old Horse Springs is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Old Horse Springs, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Old Horse Springs is December, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Old Horse Springs in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Old Horse Springs, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Old Horse Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Old Horse Springs is 64%.

How much does it rain in Old Horse Springs in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Old Horse Springs in December?

In Old Horse Springs, in December, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Old Horse Springs?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Old Horse Springs?

The average day length in December in Old Horse Springs, New Mexico, is 9h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Old Horse Springs?

On the first day of December in Old Horse Springs, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:14 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Old Horse Springs?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Horse Springs have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Old Horse Springs is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Old Horse Springs?

The months with the lowest UV index in Old Horse Springs are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Old Horse Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Old Horse Springs is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average temperature in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average pressure in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average wind speed in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average humidity in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

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Average rainfall in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average rainfall in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average snowfall in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 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
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average UV index in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Old Horse Springs, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in December
Old Horse Springs, NM

Average visibility in December - Old Horse Springs, 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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