December weather forecast
Peña Blanca, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peña Blanca, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Peña Blanca's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Peña Blanca experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In Peña Blanca, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Peña Blanca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Peña Blanca. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Peña Blanca is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peña Blanca. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Peña Blanca?

During December, Peña Blanca experiences an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Peña Blanca?

In December, the average relative humidity in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Peña Blanca?

In December, in Peña Blanca, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Peña Blanca?

The month with the most snowfall in Peña Blanca is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Peña Blanca?

In Peña Blanca, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peña Blanca?

December has the shortest days of the year in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Peña Blanca have in December?

In Peña Blanca, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Peña Blanca?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Peña Blanca, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Peña Blanca?

The months with the least sunshine in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Peña Blanca?

The average sunshine duration in December in Peña Blanca, New Mexico, is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peña Blanca?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Peña Blanca, New Mexico.

How high is the UV index in December in Peña Blanca?

In Peña Blanca, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average temperature in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average pressure in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average wind speed in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average humidity in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peña Blanca, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average UV index in December - Peña Blanca, 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
Peña Blanca, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Peña Blanca, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Peña Blanca, NM

Average visibility in December - Peña Blanca, 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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