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 arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). La Plata's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
In La Plata, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In La Plata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.9 days and collects up to 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in La Plata, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated. In La Plata, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in La Plata, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:06 pm MST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in La Plata are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in La Plata in December?
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How much does it rain in La Plata in December?
How many days does it snow in December in La Plata?
What is the month with the shortest days in La Plata?
How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in La Plata?
How long on average sun shines in December in La Plata?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in La Plata?
What is the UV index intensity in December in La Plata?
Average temperature in December
La Plata, NM
- Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in December
La Plata, NM
- Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
La Plata, NM
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
La Plata, NM
- Average humidity in December: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in December
La Plata, NM
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
La Plata, NM
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
La Plata, NM
- Average snowfall in December: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
La Plata, NM
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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 Plata, NM
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
La Plata, NM
- Average sunshine days in December: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
La Plata, NM
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
La Plata, NM
- Average cloud cover in December: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in December
La Plata, NM
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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