December weather forecast
Cochiti Lake, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cochiti Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and max 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Cochiti Lake experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). Throughout the month of December, Cochiti Lake reports a steady low-temperature average of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Cochiti Lake is 65%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.4 days and aggregates up to 11.38" (289mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 7.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 21.7°F (-5.7°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 65%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cochiti Lake, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Cochiti Lake is 9h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:02 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cochiti Lake have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average temperature in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average pressure in December - Cochiti Lake, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average wind speed in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average humidity in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average UV index in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in December
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average visibility in December - Cochiti Lake, 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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