December weather forecast
La Cienega, NM

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Stepping into December, La Cienega observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) is recorded in La Cienega during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In La Cienega, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, 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. The month with the most snowfall in La Cienega, New Mexico, is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Cienega are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in La Cienega in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in La Cienega, records 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Cienega?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in La Cienega in December?

In La Cienega, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in La Cienega?

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

How much does it snow in La Cienega in December?

In La Cienega, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Cienega?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does La Cienega have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in La Cienega?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in La Cienega, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in La Cienega?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in La Cienega?

The average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in La Cienega?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in La Cienega?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in La Cienega, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Cienega, NM

Average temperature in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average pressure in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average wind speed in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average humidity in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average rainfall in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average rainfall days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average snowfall in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average snowfall days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average sunshine days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average UV index in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average cloud cover in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average visibility in December - La Cienega, 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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