December weather forecast
La Cueva, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Cueva, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

La Cueva's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). In La Cueva, December nights cool down to an average of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In La Cueva, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Cueva, 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. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in La Cueva, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in La Cueva?

The high-temperature, in December, in La Cueva, records 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Cueva?

In La Cueva, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

How much does it rain in La Cueva in December?

In La Cueva, New Mexico, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in La Cueva?

December is the month with the most snowfall in La Cueva, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in La Cueva in December?

In La Cueva, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

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

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

What is the average length of the day in December in La Cueva?

The average day length in December in La Cueva is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in La Cueva?

On the first day of December in La Cueva, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:57 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in La Cueva?

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

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

The average sunshine duration in December in La Cueva, New Mexico, is 7.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in La Cueva?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in La Cueva is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Cueva, NM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Cueva, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

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 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
La Cueva, NM

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

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

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

Average visibility in December - La Cueva, 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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