Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). During December, Taos Ski Valley's temperature averages to an extreme cold 13.1°F (-10.5°C) at night.Humidity
In Taos Ski Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In December, in Taos Ski Valley, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.9 days and collects up to 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Taos Ski Valley, in December, during 9 snowfall days, 6.26" (159mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taos Ski Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.6 days and aggregates up to 43.5" (1105mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December in Taos Ski Valley, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:56 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Taos Ski Valley are February and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Taos Ski Valley in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Taos Ski Valley?
How many days does it rain in December in Taos Ski Valley?
How many days does it snow in December in Taos Ski Valley?
What is the month with the shortest days in Taos Ski Valley?
What is the average length of the day in December in Taos Ski Valley?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Taos Ski Valley?
What are the months with the least sunshine in Taos Ski Valley?
How many hours of sunshine does Taos Ski Valley have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Taos Ski Valley?
What is the UV index reading in December in Taos Ski Valley?
Average temperature in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 6.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in December
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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