December weather forecast
La Jara, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Jara, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). An average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is noted during the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in La Jara is 66%.

Rainfall

In La Jara, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Jara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.9 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in La Jara is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in La Jara is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in La Jara, New Mexico, 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 in La Jara are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Jara are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in La Jara in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in La Jara, is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Jara?

In December, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in La Jara?

In December, in La Jara, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in La Jara?

December is the month with the most snowfall in La Jara, New Mexico. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in La Jara?

In La Jara, New Mexico, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

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

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Jara.

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

The average day length in December in La Jara, New Mexico, is 9h and 45min.

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

On the first day of December in La Jara, 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.

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

The months with the least sunshine in La Jara are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does La Jara have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in La Jara is 6.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in La Jara?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in La Jara?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Jara is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average pressure in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average wind speed in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average humidity in December
La Jara, NM

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Jara, NM

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average snowfall in December
La Jara, NM

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Jara, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Jara, 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: 6h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average UV index in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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Average visibility in December
La Jara, NM

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).

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