December weather forecast
La Joya, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Joya, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48°F (8.9°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). La Joya in December experiences a low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In La Joya, the average relative humidity in December is 53%.

Rainfall

In La Joya, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Joya, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in La Joya are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall in La Joya. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in La Joya is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in La Joya, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Joya are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in La Joya?

In La Joya, in December, the average high-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Joya?

In December, the average relative humidity in La Joya, New Mexico, is 53%.

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

In La Joya, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in La Joya?

The month with the most snowfall in La Joya is December, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

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

In December, it is snowing for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days in La Joya, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

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

In La Joya, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

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

On the first day of December in La Joya, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:07 pm MST.

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

The month with the least sunshine in La Joya, New Mexico, is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

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

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

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

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in La Joya is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Joya, NM

Average temperature in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Joya, NM

Average pressure in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
La Joya, NM

Average wind speed in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Joya, NM

Average humidity in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Joya, NM

Average rainfall in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Joya, NM

Average rainfall days in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Joya, NM

Average snowfall in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Joya, NM

Average snowfall days in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Joya, NM

Average sunshine days in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Joya, NM

Average UV index in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
La Joya, NM

Average cloud cover in December - La Joya, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in December
La Joya, NM

Average visibility in December - La Joya, 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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