December weather forecastLa Cueva, NM
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in La Cueva, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). During December in La Cueva, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 64%.Rainfall
In La Cueva, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.3 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in La Cueva is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in La Cueva. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Cueva, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
