December weather forecast
Cochiti, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cochiti, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

Cochiti experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Cochiti in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In Cochiti, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In December, in Cochiti, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cochiti, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Cochiti. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, in Cochiti, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cochiti.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cochiti. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Cochiti?

Cochiti in December has an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cochiti?

In Cochiti, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cochiti?

In Cochiti, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Cochiti?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Cochiti, New Mexico. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cochiti in December?

In Cochiti, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cochiti?

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

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

In Cochiti, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cochiti?

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.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Cochiti?

January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Cochiti.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cochiti?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Cochiti?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cochiti?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cochiti, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cochiti, NM

Average temperature in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cochiti, NM

Average pressure in December - Cochiti, 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, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cochiti, NM

Average humidity in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cochiti, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cochiti, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cochiti, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cochiti, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 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, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cochiti, 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cochiti, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cochiti, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cochiti, NM

Average UV index in December - Cochiti, 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
Cochiti, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cochiti, 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 9).

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Average visibility in December
Cochiti, NM

Average visibility in December - Cochiti, 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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