December weather forecast
La Cienega, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in La Cienega, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

La Cienega's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 63%.

Rainfall

In La Cienega, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In La Cienega, 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. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in La Cienega are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in La Cienega 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in La Cienega, is 40.5°F (4.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Cienega, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does La Cienega have in December?

The average day length in December in La Cienega is 9h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December 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?

In La Cienega, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 Cienega, NM

Average temperature in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average pressure in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average wind speed in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average humidity in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average rainfall in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average rainfall days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average snowfall in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average snowfall days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average sunshine days in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average UV index in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average cloud cover in December - La Cienega, 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
La Cienega, NM

Average visibility in December - La Cienega, 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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