The weather in December in New Mexico

It's cold in December in New Mexico with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -12°C and -1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for New Mexico, United States. 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 19°C in 2021, New Mexico reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -19°C to a highest value of 9°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 16 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in December for New Mexico

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

1

10° / -4°

2

8° / -3°

3

9° / -5°

4

9° / -4°

5

11° / -3°

6

11° / -3°

7

11° / -3°

8

11° / -1°

9

11° / -2°

10

11° / -5°

11

11° / -2°

12

12° / -3°

13

9° / -3°

14

10° / -4°

15

9° / -4°

16

9° / -4°

17

8° / -4°

18

9° / -4°

19

9° / -4°

20

10° / -4°

21

13° / -3°

22

12° / -2°

23

9° / -5°

24

10° / -4°

25

11° / -2°

26

6° / -4°

27

7° / -5°

28

3° / -7°

29

1° / -9°

30

2° / -12°

31

4° / -9°

Start of December

The month of December starts in New Mexico with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around -3°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around -3°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New Mexico is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in New Mexico

Temperature in December in New Mexico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in New Mexico, United States. 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 New Mexico

Total precipitation in December in New Mexico over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in New Mexico

Snowfall in December in New Mexico per year

Daily UV index in December in New Mexico

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico by month

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