December weather forecastSanostee, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sanostee, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 40.5°F (4.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Sanostee, the average relative humidity in December is 62%.Rainfall
In Sanostee, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Sanostee, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, in Sanostee, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:10 pm MST.
Sunshine
In Sanostee, the average sunshine in December is 6.8h.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV 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
Average temperature in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average humidity in December: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (22%).
Average rainfall in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sanostee, 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 May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Sanostee, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
Sanostee, 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).
