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Weather in New Mexico for December 2026

Your guide to New Mexico weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in New Mexico at the beginning of December is 9.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 7.9 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 2 rainy days, New Mexico experiences minimal rainfall in December.

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Average dry days
29
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
56 %
Avg humidity

New Mexico Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
9°
2
Sunny
10°
3
Sunny
9°
4
Sunny
8°
5
Mist
11°
6
Sunny
12°
7
Partly cloudy
11°
8
Sunny
11°
9
Overcast
9°
10
Sunny
8°
11
Sunny
10°
12
Partly cloudy
10°
13
Sunny
10°
14
Light rain
9°
15
Sunny
9°
16
Cloudy
10°
17
Sunny
11°
18
Sunny
11°
19
Sunny
11°
20
Light drizzle
11°
21
Sunny
12°
22
Cloudy
11°
23
Patchy rain possible
10°
24
Sunny
10°
25
Overcast
9°
26
Partly cloudy
7°
27
Overcast
8°
28
Partly cloudy
7°
29
Sunny
7°
30
Overcast
8°
31
Sunny
9°

What’s the Weather Like in New Mexico This December?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across New Mexico’s cities this December.
SunnyAlbuquerque10 °C / 0 °CSunnySanta Fe6 °C / -3 °CSunnyTaos6 °C / -6 °CSunnyLas Cruces17 °C / 4 °CSunnyGallup10 °C / -2 °CSunnyRuidoso11 °C / 1 °CSunnyRoswell17 °C / 0 °CSunnyTaos Ski Valley3 °C / -4 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during December in New Mexico

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in New Mexico day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Dec. 1 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 9° /0° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 4 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 5 Mist
Mist
 11° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 6 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 7 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 10 Sunny
Sunny
 8° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 11 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 12 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 13 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Dec. 14 Light rain
Light rain
 9° /0° 3.2 mm 0 cm
Dec. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 18 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 19 Sunny
Sunny
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 20 Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 11° /1° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Dec. 21 Sunny
Sunny
 12° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 22 Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Dec. 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 1.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 24 Sunny
Sunny
 10° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 25 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 27 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Dec. 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /-2° 0.8 mm 0 cm
Dec. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-2° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
Dec. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Dec. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Mexico in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Mexico forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Mexico in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Mexico during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 10° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

How much rainfall should be expected in New Mexico during December?
Rainfall in New Mexico during December is rare to nonexistent, with the total expected rainfall being less than 10 mm and approximately 2 days seeing any precipitation. Planning without the concern for rain is generally straightforward during this very dry period.

Will it snow in New Mexico in December 2026?
New Mexico typically sees 0.4 cm of snowfall during December.

What are the typical wind conditions in New Mexico during December?
The average wind speed in New Mexico during December is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

New Mexico snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover New Mexico’s snowy potential this December ❄️

December rainfall patterns in New Mexico

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for New Mexicos December weather 💧
Typically, New Mexico has 2 rainy days in December with a total of 9.4 mm of rainfall.
Counties in New Mexico
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Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyDoña Ana CountyLincoln CountyMcKinley CountySanta Fe CountyTaos County
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AlbuquerqueGallupLas CrucesRoswellRuidosoSanta FeTaosTaos Ski Valley
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