December weather forecast
Cochiti Lake, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cochiti Lake, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Cochiti Lake is 65%.

Rainfall

In Cochiti Lake, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cochiti Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Cochiti Lake, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cochiti Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.4 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Cochiti Lake, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cochiti Lake. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Cochiti Lake in December?

In December, in Cochiti Lake, the average high-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cochiti Lake?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cochiti Lake?

In Cochiti Lake, during December, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cochiti Lake in December?

In December, in Cochiti Lake, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cochiti Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cochiti Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cochiti Lake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cochiti Lake?

In Cochiti Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cochiti Lake?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cochiti Lake?

In Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Cochiti Lake, NM

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average pressure in December - Cochiti Lake, 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
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average humidity in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (6.3 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
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cochiti Lake, 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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average UV index in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average visibility in December - Cochiti Lake, 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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