December weather forecast
La Loma, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in La Loma, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

December, with an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 52%.

Rainfall

In La Loma, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Loma. In La Loma, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in La Loma, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Loma.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in December, averaging 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a minimum average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What are December temperatures?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 52%, December is the most humid month in La Loma.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 52%.

How much does it rain in December?

In La Loma, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In La Loma, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Loma?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in La Loma, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:58 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

In La Loma, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in La Loma?

In La Loma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Loma, NM

Average temperature in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 49.3°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
La Loma, NM

Average pressure in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Loma, NM

Average wind speed in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
La Loma, NM

Average humidity in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in December
La Loma, NM

Average rainfall in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
La Loma, NM

Average rainfall days in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Loma, NM

Average snowfall in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Loma, NM

Average snowfall days in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Loma, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Loma, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Loma, NM

Average sunshine days in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in December
La Loma, NM

Average UV index in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
La Loma, NM

Average cloud cover in December - La Loma, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in December
La Loma, NM

Average visibility in December - La Loma, 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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