December weather forecastLa Jara, NM
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in La Jara, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.Humidity
In La Jara, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.Rainfall
In La Jara, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) 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 4.09" (104mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of 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 Jara. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
La Jara, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in December
La Jara, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
La Jara, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
La Jara, NM
- Average humidity in December: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).
Average rainfall in December
La Jara, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
La Jara, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
La Jara, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
La Jara, 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 Jara, 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: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
La Jara, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
La Jara, 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 Jara, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in December
La Jara, 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).
