The weather in December in La Junta

It's cool to moderate in December in La Junta with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in La Junta. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for La Junta, Texas. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2017, La Junta reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 110 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for La Junta

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in La Junta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  La Junta New York
Average temperature 17°C 9°C
Max. temperature 22°C 12°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 110 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 10 days 17 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in La Junta with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in La Junta is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in La Junta, Texas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in La Junta

Temperature in December in La Junta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in La Junta, Texas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in La Junta

Total precipitation in December in La Junta over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in La Junta

Snowfall in December in La Junta per year

Daily UV index in December in La Junta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in La Junta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in La Junta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for La Junta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.