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Portales Weather in December

In Portales, December brings low daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to -4°C (25°F). Some snow/rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Portales in December

Typically, you can expect about 4 days of snow/rain this month, with 18 mm (0.7 in) on average. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Portales in December

Daytime highs in Portales in December reach 12°C (54°F), with nights around -4°C (25°F). The winter season is characteristic of December. The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. Nights are well below freezing at -4°C (25°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Portales.

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Portales Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm (0.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Best Places in the United States of America in December

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Portales in December

Pack for changing conditions in Portales in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home.

What To Do in Portales in December

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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