December weather forecast
Tesuque, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Tesuque, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December, Tesuque experiences an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.3 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Tesuque, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Tesuque, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tesuque. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Tesuque?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tesuque?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tesuque is 64%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tesuque?

In Tesuque, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Tesuque?

The month with the most snowfall in Tesuque is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Tesuque in December?

In December, in Tesuque, New Mexico, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tesuque?

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tesuque?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tesuque?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:00 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Tesuque?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Tesuque have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Tesuque?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Tesuque?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Tesuque is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Tesuque, NM

Average temperature in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tesuque, NM

Average pressure in December - Tesuque, 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 (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tesuque, NM

Average wind speed in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tesuque, NM

Average humidity in December - Tesuque, 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 (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tesuque, NM

Average rainfall in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tesuque, NM

Average snowfall in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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
Tesuque, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tesuque, 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 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tesuque, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tesuque, NM

Average UV index in December - Tesuque, 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
Tesuque, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Tesuque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Tesuque, NM

Average visibility in December - Tesuque, 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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