December weather forecast
Sandia Park, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sandia Park, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Sandia Park's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Sandia Park, the average relative humidity in December is 61%.

Rainfall

In Sandia Park, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sandia Park, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sandia Park, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sandia Park, there are 19 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sandia Park in December?

In December, in Sandia Park, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sandia Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sandia Park, New Mexico, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sandia Park?

In Sandia Park, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sandia Park in December?

In Sandia Park, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sandia Park?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sandia Park?

In Sandia Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandia Park?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sandia Park?

The months with the least sunshine in Sandia Park are January and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandia Park have in December?

In Sandia Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sandia Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sandia Park?

In Sandia Park, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average temperature in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average pressure in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average wind speed in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average humidity in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandia Park, 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 and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Sandia Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average UV index in December - Sandia Park, 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
Sandia Park, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Sandia Park, 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 10).

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Average visibility in December
Sandia Park, NM

Average visibility in December - Sandia Park, 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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