Albuquerque weather in December (New Mexico, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Albuquerque look like in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Albuquerque generally includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 9°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C. The temperatures in December are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

Albuquerque in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 223 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Albuquerque. March, April, May, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Albuquerque climate page with graphs.

 

Albuquerque, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 73%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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