Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). During December, Cochiti witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 63%.Rainfall
In Cochiti, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cochiti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cochiti. December is the month with the most snowfall in Cochiti. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) 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
January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Cochiti, 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, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average humidity in December: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 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, 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 months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cochiti, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Cochiti, 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
Cochiti, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in December
Cochiti, 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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