December weather forecast
La Jara, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in La Jara, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In La Jara, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In La Jara, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.9 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in La Jara. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In La Jara, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Jara?

In La Jara, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 66%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Jara, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In La Jara, in December, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In La Jara, the average day length in December is 9h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:03 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.8h.

What is the month with 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 value 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 Jara, NM

Average temperature in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
La Jara, NM

Average pressure in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Jara, NM

Average wind speed in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
La Jara, NM

Average humidity in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
La Jara, NM

Average rainfall in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
La Jara, NM

Average rainfall days in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Jara, NM

Average snowfall in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Jara, NM

Average snowfall days in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 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 Jara, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Jara, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Jara, NM

Average sunshine days in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
La Jara, NM

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

Average cloud cover in December - La Jara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in December
La Jara, NM

Average visibility in December - La Jara, 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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