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

Thinking of visiting Artesia in December? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Artesia typically includes moderate temperatures and low snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 14°C, cooling down at night to around -3°C. December is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Artesia in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March, April, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Artesia, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 15 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 67% *  

* Data from: Roswell, the United States of America (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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