December weather forecast
Los Alamos, NM

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Weather in December

December brings with it the return of winter in Los Alamos. The weather turns harsher and colder, marking the onset of the winter solstice. The sight of falling snowflakes becomes a common spectacle, painting a picturesque white landscape. As temperatures dip to a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), the city immerses itself fully in the winter narrative. It is a month of jubilation, brought alive with festive lights and holiday spirits against the backdrop of pristine, snow-clad scenes.

Temperature

December's arrival in Los Alamos correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). Los Alamos records a consistent low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Los Alamos, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Los Alamos, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Los Alamos, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Los Alamos, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Los Alamos, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Los Alamos. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Los Alamos in December?

In Los Alamos, 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How many days does it rain in December in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Los Alamos?

December has the shortest days of the year in Los Alamos, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Los Alamos have in December?

In Los Alamos, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Los Alamos?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Los Alamos?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Los Alamos?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Los Alamos is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Los Alamos?

The months with the lowest UV index in Los Alamos are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average temperature in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average pressure in December - Los Alamos, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average wind speed in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average humidity in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

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Average rainfall in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 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
Los Alamos, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Los Alamos, 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 6min).
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
Los Alamos, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average UV index in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Los Alamos, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in December
Los Alamos, NM

Average visibility in December - Los Alamos, 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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