December weather forecast
Lamy, NM

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lamy, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Lamy's average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C). Lamy records an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Lamy, New Mexico, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.2 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) 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 6.5 days and accumulates 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lamy, 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. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lamy, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lamy, 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 much 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?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lamy have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 5:01 pm MST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Lamy have in December?

In Lamy, the average sunshine duration in December is 7.2h.

What are the months 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lamy, NM

Average temperature in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average pressure in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average wind speed in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average humidity in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average rainfall in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average snowfall in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average UV index in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Lamy, 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
Lamy, NM

Average visibility in December - Lamy, 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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